Zale bethunei
Smith, 1908
Bethune's Zale Moth, Bethune's zale
Zale bethunei is a in the Erebidae, first described by Smith in 1908. Commonly known as Bethune's Zale Moth, it occurs in North America. The species is assigned MONA (Moths of North America) Hodges number 8705. It belongs to the Zale, a group of moths whose larvae are known to serve as for certain , including Ammophila nigricans.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zale bethunei: /ˈzeɪli bəˈθjuːniˌaɪ/
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Distribution
North America
Host Associations
- Ammophila nigricans - preyLarvae of Zale bethunei have been recorded as for the Ammophila nigricans, which provisions its nest with large caterpillars including zale larvae.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Phaeocyma bethunei by Smith in 1908, the was later transferred to the Zale. The basionym Phaeocyma bethunei is retained as a synonym.
Moth Identification Number
The is catalogued under MONA ( of North America) Hodges number 8705, a standardized numbering system for North American Lepidoptera.