Bonchis munitalis
Lederer, 1863
Bonchis munitalis is a snout moth (Pyralidae: Chrysauginae) first described by Julius Lederer in 1863. It occurs from the southern United States through Central America to northern South America. have been observed in October, and larvae are associated with several tree .
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Honduras, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Venezuela, and the southern United States including Florida.
Seasonality
active in October.
Diet
Larvae feed on Crescentia cujeta, Parmentiera cereifera, and Tabebuia rosea.
Host Associations
- Crescentia cujeta - larval
- Parmentiera cereifera - larval
- Tabebuia rosea - larval
More Details
Taxonomic placement
Classified in Chrysauginae within Pyralidae.
Observation data
iNaturalist records 191 observations of this .