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2655 – Hemerophila diva,
Diva Hemerophila Moth – (Riley, 1889)
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Adult freshly emerged from its pupa
Adult freshly emerged from its pupa
General Species Information
Host Plant: Larvae eat leaves of Ficus sps.
Historical Range: South Florida
Our Experience with this Species: This species can be abundant in Key Largo in close assosiation with Ficus trees
Notes: This is perhaps the most colorful Lepidopteran in the United States. In the correct light, the iridescent scaling is most impressive
Distribution Chart
K. Largo Marath. Ba. Hond B.P.K. No Name Sck. Isd. K. West
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Adult Flight Chart
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References
Freshly emerged adults showing color variability
Adult freshly emerged from its pupa
Pupa
Freshly emerged adults
showing color variability
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