Helvibotys helvialis

Helvibotys helvialis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California to Florida, north in the east to Massachusetts, Quebec, Ontario, Michigan and Iowa.[2]

Helvibotys helvialis
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H. helvialis
Binomial name
Helvibotys helvialis
(Walker, 1859)
Synonyms
  • Spilodes helvialis Walker, 1859
  • Botys thycesalis Walker, 1859
  • Botys apertalis Walker, [1866]
  • Botys citrina Grote & Robinson, 1867

The wingspan is 18–20 mm for males and 16–20 mm for females.[3] The forewings are variable, ranging from yellowish to orangish or tan with brown lines. The hindwings are similar to the forewings. Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.

The larvae feed on Amaranthus species and Beta vulgaris.[4]

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.
  3. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 120 (3561)
  4. BugGuide


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