Microthyris anormalis

Guenée, 1854

Microthyris anormalis is a in the Crambidae, described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It has a broad Neotropical distribution extending into the southern United States. The is associated with Convolvulaceae plants, including sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas).

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Microthyris anormalis: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈθaɪrɪs æˈnɔːrməlɪs/

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Distribution

French Guiana, Colombia, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Honduras, Panama, Rica, United States (Florida, Texas).

Diet

Feeds on Convolvulaceae. In Cuba, has been recorded on Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato) and Turbina corymbosa.

Host Associations

  • Ipomoea batatas - larval plantrecorded in Cuba
  • Turbina corymbosa - larval plantrecorded in Cuba

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Taxonomic status

Catalogue of Life and GBIF list this name as a synonym of Microthyris prolongalis. The accepted name may require verification.

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