Monoptilota
Hulst, 1900
lima-bean vine borer moth
Species Guides
1- Monoptilota pergratialis(lima-bean vine borer moth)
Monoptilota is a of snout moths in the Pyralidae, containing only the lima-bean vine borer moth (Monoptilota pergratialis). The genus was established by George Duryea Hulst in 1900. The single is a pest of leguminous crops in the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Monoptilota: /mɒnɒptɪˈloʊtə/
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Identification
The Monoptilota is distinguished by containing a single , Monoptilota pergratialis, with a wingspan of 21–23 mm. As a genus, identification relies on species-level characters of the sole member.
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Distribution
Central and south-eastern United States.
Seasonality
Larvae occur from May to October. have three per year in North Carolina.
Diet
Larvae feed on Phaseolus lunatus (lima bean), snap bean, Vigna unguiculata (cowpea), and Dahlia .
Life Cycle
Three per year in North Carolina. Larval stage active May through October.
Human Relevance
The sole , Monoptilota pergratialis, is an agricultural pest of beans and cowpeas.