Helvibotys helvialis

Helvibotys helvialis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Helvibotys
Species:	H. helvialis
Binomial name
	Helvibotys helvialis; (Walker, 1859)
Synonyms
	Spilodes helvialis Walker, 1859; Botys thycesalis Walker, 1859; Botys apertalis Walker, [1866]; Botys citrina Grote & Robinson, 1867;

Helvibotys helvialis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California to Florida, north in the east to Massachusetts, Quebec, Ontario, Michigan and Iowa.[2]

The wingspan is 18–20 mm for males and 16–20 mm for females.[3] The forewings are variable, ranging from yellowish to orangish or tan with brown lines. The hindwings are similar to the forewings. Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.

The larvae feed on Amaranthus species and Beta vulgaris.[4]

References

Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.
Proceedings of the United States National Museum 120 (3561)
BugGuide

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[1] Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.

[2] Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.

[3] Proceedings of the United States National Museum 120 (3561)

[4] BugGuide