Rumatha bihinda
Dyar, 1922
A described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1922. males have a wingspan of 30–35 mm, females 32–36 mm. The species is restricted to the southwestern United States. are stem-borers in Cylindropuntia cacti.
Pronunciation
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Identification
-sized with wingspan 30–36 mm. in size: females slightly larger than males. Specific diagnostic features for distinguishing from not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States where Cylindropuntia (cholla cactus) plants occur.
Distribution
Southwestern United States: California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada.
Diet
feed on Cylindropuntia (cholla cacti). feeding habits not documented.
Host Associations
- Cylindropuntia - larval feed within stems
Life Cycle
develop as solitary stem-borers inside stems. Complete details not documented.
Behavior
are solitary feeders, developing within the stems of their rather than externally.
Ecological Role
Specialized of Cylindropuntia cacti; larval stem-boring may influence tissue integrity.
Similar Taxa
- Rumatha polingicongeneric in same , likely overlaps in range and use; specific distinguishing features require examination
- Other Pyralidae stem-borerssimilar larval habit of boring in cactus stems; identification requires examination or larval rearing