8339.1– Simplicia cornicalis
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Jim Vargo
General Species Information
Host Plant: dried plant leaves and plant debris, rotting seed pods, and particularly palm thatch
Historical Range: South Eastern USA
Our Experience with this Species: This species has shown up to UV lights rarely in the Keys. We found our first specimen on No Name Key in June of 2016. Jim troubridge reports them from Key Largo and Bahia Honda as well.
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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
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Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed in that month
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