Prionapteryx serpentella

Kearfott, 1908

Serpentine Grass-Veneer

Prionapteryx serpentella is a of grass-veneer in the Crambidae, first described by Kearfott in 1908. It is known from the southeastern United States, with records from Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The 'Serpentine Grass-Veneer' reflects its association with grass and the winding patterns often characteristic of this group.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Prionapteryx serpentella: //ˌpraɪ.oʊˈnæptərɪks ˌsɜːr.pɛnˈtɛlə//

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Distribution

Southeastern United States: recorded from Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

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