Polygrammodes eleuata
(Fabricius, 1777)
red-spotted sweetpotato moth, many-spotted moth
Polygrammodes eleuata is a small crambid with a wingspan of 22–24 mm. It was described by Fabricius in 1777 and occurs across the southern United States, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. The is known by two reflecting its coloration and agricultural association.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polygrammodes eleuata: //ˌpɒlɪˈɡræməˌdiːz ɛˌluˈeɪtə//
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Identification
Distinguished from similar crambid by its documented size range (22–24 mm wingspan) and geographic distribution in the southern United States, Central and South America, and Caribbean islands. Specific diagnostic characters for separation from congeneric are not available in cited sources.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan of 22–24 mm. The specific wing pattern and coloration details are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Southern United States (recorded from Florida), Central America, South America (including French Guiana), and the Antilles.
Human Relevance
The "red-spotted sweetpotato " suggests potential association with sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) , though the nature of this relationship (pest, , or incidental occurrence) is not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Polygrammodes speciesCongeneric share general and require detailed examination for accurate identification; specific distinguishing characters for P. eleuata are not provided in available literature.
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Nomenclature
Described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1777, making it one of the earlier described in the Polygrammodes.