Steniodes mendica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Steniodes
Species:
S. mendica
Binomial name
Steniodes mendica
(Hedemann, 1894)
Synonyms
  • Heringia mendica Hedemann, 1894
  • Stenia ceddalis Schaus, 1924
  • Stenia declivalis var. indianalis Dyar, 1914

Steniodes mendica is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by W. von Hedemann in 1894.[1] It is found in Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Grenada,[2] Costa Rica,[3] Honduras, Mexico and the United States, where it has been recorded from Florida[4] to Texas.

The wingspan is 12–13 mm. Adults are on wing year round.[5]

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  2. Savela, Markku. "Steniodes mendica (Hedemann, 1894)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  3. "Taxonomy Browser: Steniodes mendica". Barcode of Life Data System. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  4. "801289.00 – 5178 – Steniodes mendica – (von Hedemann, 1894)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  5. Heiman, Maury J. (November 1, 2016). "Species Steniodes mendica - Hodges#5178". BugGuide. Retrieved June 20, 2018.


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