Penestola bufalis
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Penestola bufalis (Guenée, 1854)
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Penestola bufalis, the black penestola moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854.[1] It is found in the US states of Texas and Florida,[2] as well as on the Antilles (Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico). It is an accidentally introduced species on the Galápagos Islands.[3] The habitat consists of coastal mangrove swamps and shorelines.[4]
The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are dark brown to brownish gray with indistinct lines, as well as dense speckling. The hindwing have a similar color and lack prominent markings.[5] Adults have been recorded on wing year round in Florida.
References
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801286.00 – 5179 – Penestola bufalis – Black Penestola Moth – (Guenée, 1854)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
- ^ Galapagos Species Checklist of the Charles Darwin Foundation
- ^ New North American records of Pyraloidea (Lepidoptera: Crambidae, Pyralidae) from southern Florida
- ^ McLeod, Robin (April 24, 2016). "Species Penestola bufalis - Black Penestola Moth - Hodges#5179". BugGuide. Retrieved August 15, 2018.