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7059 – Synchloria frondaria,
Southern Emerald Moth
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General Species Information
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Host Plant: Sunflowers, Bidens , Host unknown in the Keys
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Historical Range: SE USA and the Caribbean
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Our Experience with this Species: This species can be fairly common. We have found it on Key Largo, Bahia Honda Key and on No Name Key in February, April, May and July
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Notes: Larvae stick petals and other objects to itself and blend beautifully into their environments
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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