Melitara texana
Neunzig, 1997
Texas snout moth
Melitara texana is a of in the , described by Herbert H. Neunzig in 1997. The species is known from southern Texas and adjacent Mexico. Its are specialized feeders on lindheimeri var. lindheimeri, a prickly pear cactus species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melitara texana: //ˌmɛlɪˈtɑːrə tɛkˈsænə//
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Habitat
Associated with regions where its lindheimeri var. lindheimeri occurs; this prickly pear variety is to Texas and northeastern Mexico, typically found in dry, rocky, or sandy soils in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Distribution
Southern Texas, United States and adjacent Mexico.
Diet
feed on lindheimeri var. lindheimeri (prickly pear cactus). feeding habits are not documented.
Host Associations
- Opuntia lindheimeri var. lindheimeri - larval Prickly pear cactus; specific variety indicated in original description