Donacaula maximellus

Donacaula maximellus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1891.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Donacaula maximellus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Donacaula
Species:
D. maximellus
Binomial name
Donacaula maximellus
(Fernald, 1891)
Synonyms
  • Schoenobius maximellus Fernald, 1891
  • Donacaula maximella

Adults have been recorded year round.[2]

Larvae have been recorded feeding on Zizaniopsis miliacea.[3]

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  2. "800719.00 – 5324 – Donacaula maximellus – (Fernald, 1891)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  3. "Species Donacaula maximellus - Hodges#5324". BugGuide.Net. December 3, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2018.


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