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Perimede ricina

420337.00 — 1631 — Perimede ricina Hodges, 1962

Larval Host(s)

Presumed main host
on Block Island:

Known hosts:
life history unknown

life history unknown

Life History

Recorded mid-June to early October on Block Island, most commonly in July. Likely univoltine with a long flight period. Evenly distributed across survey sites.

References

  • Species Page at Moth Photographers Group
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Hodges, R. W., 1978. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 6.1, p. 131; pl. 4.65. order or free PDF
  • Species Page at BugGuide

    • Adult phenology on Block Island of Perimede ricina

    Abundance data late May to early October