Helvibotys helvialis

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Helvibotys helvialis
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H. helvialis
Binomial name
Helvibotys helvialis
(Walker, 1859)
Synonyms
  • Spilodes helvialisWalker, 1859
  • Botys thycesalisWalker, 1859
  • Botys apertalisWalker, [1866]
  • Botys citrinaGrote & Robinson, 1867

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]

The wingspan is 18–20 mm for males and 16–20 mm for females. [3] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.

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

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References

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  2. Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.
  3. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 120 (3561)
  4. BugGuide