Fumibotys
Munroe, 1976
mint root borer moth
Species Guides
1- Fumibotys fumalis(Mint Root Borer Moth)
Fumibotys is a of crambid containing a single , Fumibotys fumalis. The genus was established by Eugene G. Munroe in 1976 to accommodate this species, which was originally described by Achille Guenée in 1854. The "mint root borer moth" refers to the larval habit of boring into mint roots. The genus is distributed across most of North America.
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Distribution
Most of North America. Specific records include the United States, including Vermont.
Host Associations
- Mentha - larval plantLarvae bore into mint roots, as indicated by the "mint root borer moth"
Human Relevance
The suggests potential economic significance as a pest of cultivated mint, though specific damage assessments are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Munroe in 1976, separating Fumibotys fumalis from previous generic placements. The was originally described by Guenée in 1854.