Hodges#8604
Melipotis famelica
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Noctuoidea
- Family: Erebidae
- Subfamily: Erebinae
- Tribe: Melipotini
- Genus: Melipotis
- Species: famelica
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melipotis famelica: /mɛˈlɪpətɪs fəˈmɛlɪkə/
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Summary
Melipotis famelica is a species of moth in the family Erebidae found from the southern United States to the Caribbean and Paraguay. It is characterized by a wingspan of about 42 mm and larvae that feed on Lysiloma latisiliquum.
Physical Characteristics
Wingspan about 42 mm.
Identification Tips
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Habitat
Found in the southern United States, Caribbean, and Paraguay.
Distribution
Southern United States, Antilles, south to Venezuela, including Bermuda.
Diet
Larvae feed on Lysiloma latisiliquum.
Life Cycle
Year-round in Florida; from May to November in Texas.
Reproduction
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Predators
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Conservation Status
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Ecosystem Role
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Economic Impact
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Cultural Significance
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Health Concerns
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Evolution
First described by Achille Guenée in 1852.
Similar Taxa
Misconceptions
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Tags
- moth
- Lepidoptera
- Erebidae
- Melipotis famelica
- Noctuoidea