Ommatospila narcaeusalis

Walker, 1859

Orange Silver-spot

Ommatospila narcaeusalis is a of in the Crambidae, commonly known as the Orange Silver-spot. It is a small moth with distinctive orange and silver markings. The species was described by Francis Walker in 1859 and has been documented across a broad tropical and subtropical range. It is frequently observed and photographed, with over 1,500 records on iNaturalist.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ommatospila narcaeusalis: //ˌɒm.ə.toʊˈspaɪ.lə nɑːrˌsiː.əˈsæl.ɪs//

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Distribution

Found in the southern United States, South America, and Caribbean islands including the Antilles and Jamaica.

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