Syllepis hortalis

Walker, 1859

Syllepis hortalis is a in the Crambidae, described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Syllepis marialis. The species has been recorded from Mexico through Central America to South America, including Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, Panama, and Rica. It belongs to the Spilomelinae, a diverse group of grass moths.

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Moths of Costa Rica (Syllepis hortalis) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Syllepis hortalis: /ˈsɪlɛpɪs hɔrˈtælɪs/

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Distribution

Mexico, Rica, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina.

Similar Taxa

Syllepis marialisSyllepis hortalis is currently treated as a synonym of Syllepis marialis based on taxonomic revisions.

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Taxonomic Status

Syllepis hortalis is listed as a synonym of Syllepis marialis in both the Catalogue of Life and GBIF databases. The original description by Walker (1859) remains valid for nomenclatural purposes, but current treats these as .

Observation Data

iNaturalist records 620 observations under this name, though these may represent the currently accepted Syllepis marialis.