Morning-glory-feeder
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Emmelina buscki
Tropical Morning Glory Plume Moth
Emmelina buscki is a plume moth in the family Pterophoridae, first described by Barnes and Lindsey in 1921. It is known from North America (Florida, Mexico), Central America, and northern South America. The species has a wingspan of 20–23 mm and exhibits distinct tawny or brownish white coloration with characteristic wing markings. Larvae are specialized feeders on Ipomoea indica, skeletonizing young leaves of this host plant.
Marimatha nigrofimbria
Black-bordered Lemon Moth
Marimatha nigrofimbria, the Black-bordered Lemon Moth, is a small noctuid moth with a wingspan of 18–22 mm. It is characterized by yellowish forewings with distinct black borders along the outer margins. The species is widespread in eastern North America, with populations extending west to Arizona and California. It is listed as Critically Imperiled in New York State due to its position at the northern range limit.