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5240.1 – Maruca vitrata
Bean Pod Borer Moth
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General Species Information
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Host Plant: Unknown in the Keys
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Historical Range: the Caribbean - taken once in Big Pine Key (March of 2018)
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Our Experience with this Species: David Fine found one specimen of this species on Big Pine Key in March of 2018 on the side of a bucket light trap.
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Notes: NEW US RECORD! This species is known to be a legume pod borer and is a potential pest to legume cops if it makes it to the Florida mainland.
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
8433 - Sigela penumbrata
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