Duponchelia fovealis Zeller, 1847 is a animal in the Crambidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Duponchelia fovealis Zeller, 1847

Duponchelia fovealis Zeller, 1847

Duponchelia fovealis Zeller, 1847 is a moth whose larvae feed on many herbaceous ornamental plants and field crops.

Family
Genus
Duponchelia
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Duponchelia fovealis Zeller, 1847

The scientific name of this species is Duponchelia fovealis Zeller, 1847. Adult moths of this species have a wingspan of approximately 20 millimeters. The adult moth flies between the months of May and June, with flight timing varying based on the local location of the population. Larvae of this moth feed on a variety of different plants. Known host plants cover a broad group that is mostly made up of herbaceous ornamental plants and field crops. Specific recorded hosts include Anemone, Anthurium, Begonia, Cyclamen, Euphorbia, Gerbera, Kalanchoe, Limonium, Rosa, certain types of aquatic plants, corn, cucumbers, peppers, pomegranate, tomatoes, and certain types of herbs.

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Taxonomy

Animalia › Arthropoda › Insecta › Lepidoptera › Crambidae › Duponchelia

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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