Helvibotys

Munroe, 1976

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Helvibotys is a of in the Crambidae, established by Munroe in 1976. The genus comprises five described distributed in North America, including H. helvialis, H. freemani, H. pseudohelvialis, H. pucilla, and H. sinaloensis. These moths belong to the Pyraustinae, a diverse group within the Crambidae commonly known as snout moths.

Helvibotys by (c) David Dodd, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by David Dodd. Used under a CC-BY license.Helvibotys freemani by (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sam Kieschnick. Used under a CC-BY license.Helvibotys helvialis by (c) Bill Keim, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Helvibotys: /hɛl.vɪˈboʊ.tɪs/

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Distribution

North America; recorded from the United States and Mexico

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