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]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Sufetula |
| Species: | S. carbonalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Sufetula carbonalis Hayden, 2013
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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.
Etymology
editThe species name refers to the dark grey maculation and is derived from Latin carbo (meaning charcoal).[4]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Sufetula Walker in Florida (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)
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