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Omiodes simialis

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Omiodes simialis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Omiodes
Species:
O. simialis
Binomial name
Omiodes simialis
Guenée, 1854
Synonyms
  • Botys jasonalis Walker, 1859
  • Botys orontesalis Walker, 1859
  • Coenostola eruptalis Lederer, 1863

Omiodes simialis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It is found in Brazil, Venezuela, French Guiana,[1] the West Indies[2] (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola), Honduras, Costa Rica[3] and Florida.[4]

The wingspan is about 31 mm. Adults are on wing in March, May, August and from October to December in Florida.

The larvae feed on Dalbergia ecastophyllum.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  2. ^ Savela, Markku. "Omiodes simialis Guenée, 1854". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  3. ^ BOLD Systems
  4. ^ "801310.00 – 5211 – Omiodes simialis – Guenée, 1854". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  5. ^ Heiman, Maury J. (April 24, 2016). "Species Omiodes simialis - Hodges#5211". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved June 2, 2018.