About Metalectra diabolica Barnes & Benjamin, 1924
Metalectra diabolica, commonly known as the diabolical fungus moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Erebidae. It was first formally described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1924. This moth is found in North America, with confirmed records ranging from North Carolina to Florida, and from Arkansas to Texas. The wingspan of adult individuals measures between 18 and 23 mm. Adult moths have been recorded flying from May through October, with the majority of sightings occurring in May. The larvae of this species feed on fungi.
