Malvaceae-feeder
Guides
Antaeotricha irene
Antaeotricha irene is a small moth in the family Depressariidae, described by William Barnes and August Busck in 1920. It is known from Texas in North America. The species exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism in wing pattern, with males displaying much more extensive dark markings than females. Larvae feed on Sida species.
Bagisara repanda
Wavy-lined Mallow Moth, Wavy Lined Mallow Moth
Bagisara repanda, commonly known as the Wavy-lined Mallow Moth, is a small noctuid moth with a broad Neotropical and Nearctic distribution. Adults are active year-round in tropical regions, with peak activity in late summer to fall in the southern United States. The species was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793 and remains relatively understudied despite its wide geographic range.
Heliopetes
White-Skippers
Heliopetes is a genus of spread-winged skipper butterflies in the family Hesperiidae, distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Members are commonly known as White-Skippers. The genus was established by Billberg in 1820 and is classified within the subfamily Pyrginae.
Tarache tetragona
Four-spotted Bird-dropping Moth, four-spotted bird dropping moth
Tarache tetragona is a small noctuid moth commonly known as the four-spotted bird-dropping moth due to its resemblance to avian droppings. The species belongs to the subfamily Acontiinae and exhibits the typical bird-dropping mimicry common in this group. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. The species has been documented feeding on Malvaceae host plants during its larval stage.