Neoheliodines albidentus

Neoheliodines albidentus is a of in the Heliodinidae, a group of small, often colorful microlepidoptera. The Neoheliodines is restricted to the New World, with species distributed primarily in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Members of this genus are associated with specific plants in the family Boraginaceae. N. albidentus is one of several described species in this genus, though detailed biological information remains limited.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neoheliodines albidentus: //ˌniːoʊˌhiːlioʊˈdaɪniːz ˌælbɪˈdɛntəs//

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Distribution

Southwestern United States and Mexico.

Host Associations

  • Boraginaceae - plant Neoheliodines is associated with this plant ; specific for N. albidentus not confirmed.

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