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2653 – Tortyra slossonia,
Slosson's Metalmark Moth
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General Species Information
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Host Plant: Larva burrows into the new growth stems of Ficus species and pupates inside the stem covered by a housing created by leaves.
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Historical Range: South Florida​
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Our Experience with this Species: This species can be abundant and is found commonly in the upper Keys. It seems to be replaced in the lower Keys by the similar species T. iocyaneus
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Notes: This is a diurnal species that is commonly found at a wide variety of flowers but also frequents lights at night
Distribution Chart
K. Largo Marath. Ba. Hond B.P.K. No Name Sck. Isd. K. West
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed on that island
Adult Flight Chart
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed in that month
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