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    4765– Parapoynx diminutalis,

    Hydrilla Leafcutter Moth

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    Parapoynx diminutalis, Hydrilla Leafcutter Moth

    Photo by:

    Jim Vargo

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    General Species Information

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    Host Plant: Hydrilla verticillata - Host unknown in the Keys

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    Historical Range: Eastern USA

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    Our Experience with this Species: Jim Troubridge has found this species on Key Largo in March and December

    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

    References

    Species Page at: http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu

    species page at: http://bugguide.net