Simplicia cornicalis
(Fabricius, 1794)
Magas fruit-borer
Simplicia cornicalis is a litter moth in the Erebidae, Herminiinae. Native to south-eastern Asia and the Pacific, it has been introduced to the southern United States, specifically Florida and Louisiana. The is known from diverse island and continental locations including India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Fiji, Hawaii, Australia, and New Caledonia. Its "Magas fruit-borer" suggests larval association with fruit, though specific documentation is limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Simplicia cornicalis: /sɪmˈplɪʃiə kɔrˈnɪkɑlɪs/
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Distribution
Native to south-eastern Asia and the Pacific: India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, New Caledonia, Fiji, Hawaii (USA), Society Islands, Réunion, and eastern Australia (New South Wales, Queensland). Introduced to the conterminous United States: present in southern Florida and Louisiana.
Human Relevance
Introduced in the southern United States; suggests potential economic relevance as a fruit-borer, though specific crop damage documentation is not established in available sources.