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6088 – Hyblaea puera,
Teak Defoliator Moth
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General Species Information
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Host Plant: Crescentia cujete, Spatodea campanulata, Tabebuia heterophylla, Petitia domingensis, Host unknown
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Historical Range: South Florida, Texas and the Caribbean
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Our Experience with this Species: This species shows up uncommonly on Key Largo, Big Pine and No Name Key in the months of April, May and June
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Notes:
Distribution Chart
K. Largo Marath. Ba. Hond B.P.K. No Name Sck. Isd. K. West
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed on that island
Adult Flight Chart
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed in that month
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