Hypargyria slossonella
Hulst, 1900
Hypargyria slossonella is a of snout moth in the Pyralidae, described by George Duryea Hulst in 1900. It occurs in Florida and Mexico, where it has been observed in association with its plant. The species produces multiple annually.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypargyria slossonella: /haɪˌpɑːrˈdʒɪəriə ˌslɒsəˈnɛlə/
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Distribution
Florida, United States and Mexico.
Seasonality
Multiple per year; active throughout much of the year.
Diet
Larvae feed on Hippocratea volubilis.
Host Associations
- Hippocratea volubilis - larval food plant
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Taxonomic history
Described by George Duryea Hulst in 1900. The specific epithet honors Annie Trumbull Slosson, an American entomologist and author.