Polygrammodes oxydalis

Guenée, 1854

Polygrammodes oxydalis is a in the Crambidae, described by Guenée in 1854. It occurs in the southern United States (Georgia, Florida, southern Texas) and Rica. are active from May to October. The larvae are root feeders on Vernonia .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Polygrammodes oxydalis: //ˌpɒl.iˈɡræm.oʊˌdiːz ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.lɪs//

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Distribution

Southern United States (Georgia, Florida, southern Texas) and Rica.

Seasonality

recorded on wing from May to October.

Diet

Larvae feed on the roots of Vernonia .

Host Associations

  • Vernonia - larval root larvae feed on roots

More Details

Taxonomic Status

Listed as a synonym of Polygrammodes flavidalis in Catalogue of Life and GBIF.

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