Lygropia fusalis
Hampson, 1904
A small crambid with a wingspan of approximately 17 mm. Described by George Hampson in 1904, this occurs in the Caribbean and southeastern United States. have been recorded in nearly year-round in Florida, suggesting continuous breeding activity in suitable climates.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lygropia fusalis: /lɪˈɡroʊpiə ˈfjuzəlɪs/
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Identification
Small size (17 mm wingspan) distinguishes it from larger crambid . Year-round activity in Florida may help separate it from seasonally restricted , though specific diagnostic characters for field identification are not documented.
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Habitat
Tropical and subtropical environments. Found in coastal and insular including the Bahamas, Cuba, and Florida.
Distribution
Bahamas, Rica, Cuba, and Florida (USA).
Seasonality
active nearly year-round in Florida. Seasonal patterns in other parts of range unknown.
Misconceptions
The has been listed under the synonym "Lypotigris fusalis" in some sources, reflecting historical taxonomic uncertainty.
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Taxonomic note
The placement has been revised; previously treated as Lypotigris fusalis in some literature.