Conchylodes diphteralis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Conchylodes
Species:
C. diphteralis
Binomial name
Conchylodes diphteralis
(Geyer in Hübner, 1832)[1]
Synonyms
  • Lypotigris diphteralis Geyer in Hübner, 1832

Conchylodes diphteralis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Carl Geyer in 1832. It is found from the southeastern United States, where it has been recorded from Florida,[2] through the West Indies (including Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola) to South America.

The wingspan is 24–29 mm. Adults are on wing nearly year round in Florida.

The larvae feed on Cordia species.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ↑ "801376.00 – 5290 – Conchylodes diphteralis – (Geyer, 1832)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  3. ↑ Heiman, Maury J. (October 23, 2013). "Species Conchylodes diphteralis - Hodges#5290". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved June 23, 2018.


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