Feltia evanidalis
(Grote, 1878)
cutworm, dart moth
Feltia evanidalis is a of or dart in the . It is found in North America. The species is a known for the ichneumon Ceratogastra ornata, which parasitizes its or early larval stages.
Pronunciation
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Identification
The MONA or Hodges number for Feltia evanidalis is 10672. As a member of the Feltia, it belongs to a group of that can be challenging to distinguish from related without close examination.
Distribution
North America.
Host Associations
- Ceratogastra ornata - The ichneumon Ceratogastra ornata parasitizes or newly-hatched of Feltia . The wasp has been observed ovipositing in flower where female Feltia lay their eggs.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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