Honora mellinella

Grote, 1878

Honora mellinella is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878. The species is found across the southwestern and south-central United States, with forewings measuring 7–11 mm in length.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Honora mellinella: //həˈnɔːrə ˌmɛlɪˈnɛlə//

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Distribution

South-eastern United States, west through Texas, Arizona, south-eastern California, and eastern Washington; also recorded from Oklahoma.

Diet

Larvae feed on the flower of Palafoxia , including Palafoxia arida.

Host Associations

  • Palafoxia arida - larval flower
  • Palafoxia species - larval flower

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