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.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Donacaula |
| Species: | D. maximellus |
| Binomial name | |
| Donacaula maximellus (Fernald, 1891) | |
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Adults have been recorded year round.[2]
Larvae have been recorded feeding on Zizaniopsis miliacea.[3]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- "800719.00 – 5324 – Donacaula maximellus – (Fernald, 1891)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- "Species Donacaula maximellus - Hodges#5324". BugGuide.Net. December 3, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
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