Penestola bufalis
(Guenée, 1854)
Black Penestola Moth
Penestola bufalis is a crambid native to coastal regions of the southern United States and the Caribbean. First described by Guenée in 1854, it has established in Texas, Florida, and the Antilles, and has been accidentally introduced to the Galápagos Islands. The is strongly associated with coastal mangrove swamps and shorelines.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Penestola bufalis: //ˌpɛnɛˈstɔla ˈbjuːfəlɪs//
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Habitat
Coastal mangrove swamps and shorelines.
Distribution
Native to Texas and Florida (USA), and the Antilles (Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico). Accidentally introduced and established on the Galápagos Islands.
Human Relevance
Accidentally introduced to the Galápagos Islands, where it represents a non-native .