Sufetula carbonalis information

Sufetula carbonalis
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Sufetula
Species:	S. carbonalis
Binomial name
	Sufetula carbonalis; Hayden, 2013

Sufetula carbonalis is a moth species in the family Crambidae. It was described by James E. Hayden in 2013.^[1]^[2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida.^[3]

The length of the forewings is 3.5–5 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in April, May, July, November and December.

The larvae probably feed on the roots of palm species, possibly including Phoenix roebelenii and Dypsis lutescens.

^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
^ Hayden, James (26 March 2021). "Two new species of palm-leaf skeletonizers (Lepidoptera: Pterolonchidae: Homaledra Busck)". Insecta Mundi.
^ "800771.00 – 5120.1 – Sufetula carbonalis – Hayden, 2013". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved November 29, 2018.

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

[2] Hayden, James (26 March 2021). "Two new species of palm-leaf skeletonizers (Lepidoptera: Pterolonchidae: Homaledra Busck)". Insecta Mundi.

[3] "800771.00 – 5120.1 – Sufetula carbonalis – Hayden, 2013". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved November 29, 2018.