Neohelvibotys neohelvialis
Capps, 1967
Common Caramel Moth
Neohelvibotys neohelvialis, commonly known as the Common Caramel , is a small crambid moth described by Hahn William Capps in 1967. It is widely distributed across the southeastern and southwestern United States, the West Indies, and from Mexico to Panama. are active during summer months with a wingspan of 18–23 mm.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neohelvibotys neohelvialis: /ˌniː.oʊˌhɛl.viˈboʊ.tɪs ˌniː.oʊˌhɛl.viˈeɪ.li.əs/
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Identification
Males have a wingspan of 18–23 mm, females 20–23 mm. The can be distinguished from related Neohelvibotys species by the specific epithet and original description by Capps (1967), though detailed diagnostic features are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
United States (Georgia, Florida to Arizona), West Indies, Mexico to Panama.
Seasonality
recorded on wing from June to September.
More Details
Original Description
First described as Loxostege neohelvialis by Hahn William Capps in 1967, later transferred to Neohelvibotys.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 580 observations of this , indicating it is relatively well-documented photographically.