Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Crambidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Helvibotys | |
Helvibotys helvialis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Walker in 1859. 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.
The wingspan is 18-20 mm for males and 16-20 mm for females. 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.
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