Trischistognatha pyrenealis

Walker, 1859

Trischistognatha pyrenealis is a small crambid described by Francis Walker in 1859. It has a broad distribution across the Neotropical and Nearctic regions, ranging from the southeastern United States through Central America and the West Indies. The is known to be associated with the plant Drypetes lateriflora in Florida, where its larvae feed on this .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trischistognatha pyrenealis: /trɪsˌkɪstoʊˈnɑːθə paɪˌrɛnˈeɪlɪs/

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Identification

The small size (20–21 mm wingspan) and geographic range may help distinguish this from related crambids, though specific diagnostic features are not documented in available sources.

Appearance

Small with wingspan of 20–21 mm.

Distribution

Mexico; Central America (Belize, Rica, Honduras); West Indies (Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Cuba); southeastern United States (Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Texas).

Seasonality

active January to August in the southern United States.

Diet

Larvae feed on Drypetes lateriflora in Florida.

Host Associations

Drypetes lateriflora - larval food plantDocumented in Florida only

More Details

Taxonomic History

Described by Francis Walker in 1859. Currently placed in Evergestinae within Crambidae.

Observation Data

65 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date.