Caristanius minimus
| Caristanius minimus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Genus: | Caristanius |
| Species: | C. minimus |
| Binomial name | |
| Caristanius minimus Neunzig, 1977[1] | |
Caristanius minimus is a species of snout moth in the genus Caristanius. It was described by Neunzig in 1977, and is only known from southern Florida, U.S.A.
There appear to be several generations per year.
The larvae feed on Cassia keyensis. The larvae create larval shelters, mostly in the upper part of the host plant, but sometimes also near the base. Pupation takes place in the soil in a silken case.[2]
References
- ↑ "''Caristanius'' at funet.fi". Nic.funet.fi. 2008-10-08. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- ↑ Systematics of immature phycitines (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Retrieved 2011-12-19 – via Google Books.
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