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Hyalorista taeniolalis

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Pyraloidea
Family: Crambidae
Subfamily: Pyraustinae
Tribe: Pyraustini
Genus: Hyalorista
Species: taeniolalis

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hyalorista taeniolalis: /haɪəloʊˈrɪstə ˌtɛniˈɑːləlɪs/

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Summary

Hyalorista taeniolalis, commonly known as a moth in the family Crambidae, was described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It can be found in various regions including South Florida, Texas, Southern California, French Guiana, and Brazil. The caterpillar of this species has been noted to utilize Devil’s-claw (Pisonia aculeata) as a host plant.

Habitat

South Florida, Texas, Southern California, French Guiana, Brazil

Distribution

South Florida; Texas; Southern California; French Guiana; Brazil

Diet

Caterpillar hosts include Devil’s-claw (Pisonia aculeata)