Loxomorpha cambogialis

Guenée, 1854

Loxomorpha cambogialis is a small in the Crambidae, first described by Achille Guenée in 1854. The has a wingspan of approximately 18 mm and occurs across a broad geographic range in the Neotropics and subtropical North America, including Brazil, Venezuela, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Florida. are active from June to September. The larval biology and associations remain undocumented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Loxomorpha cambogialis: //ˌlɒksəˈmɔːrfə kæmˌboʊˈdʒaɪəlɪs//

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Identification

The combination of small size (wingspan ~18 mm) and geographic distribution in the Caribbean and southeastern United States may help distinguish this from other Loxomorpha, though specific diagnostic characters are not documented.

Appearance

Small with a wingspan of approximately 18 mm.

Distribution

Brazil, Venezuela, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Florida (United States).

Seasonality

are on from June to September.

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Taxonomic history

First described by Achille Guenée in 1854.

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