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    6086 – Banisia myrsusalis,

    Sapodilla Borer Moth

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    General Species Information

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    Host Plant: Sapodilla

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    Historical Range:  South Florida and the Caribbean

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    Our Experience with this Species: This species has appeared rarely on Key Largo and with more frequency on Big Pine Key and No Name Key. They have been seen in January, May, July and November

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    Notes: 

    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