Ophisma tropicalis
Guenée, 1852
Ophisma tropicalis is a in the Erebidae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from the southern United States to Uruguay. The has been recorded on numerous Caribbean islands and throughout mainland South America. Larvae feed on Cupania americana, a member of the soapberry family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ophisma tropicalis: /oʊˈfɪzmə ˌtrɑpɪˈkeɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Tropical and subtropical America, ranging from the southern United States to Uruguay. Recorded from Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Kitts, Montserrat, Saint Vincent, and Grenada. Also present in the Greater Antilles.
Diet
Larvae feed on Cupania americana.
Host Associations
- Cupania americana - larval food plant
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Taxonomic note
The has been treated as Neophisma in some sources, including iNaturalist, but Ophisma tropicalis remains the accepted combination in major taxonomic databases.