Four-spotted Palpita Moth

Palpita quadristigmalis

"Palpita quadristigmalis", the four-spotted palpita moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Quebec and Ontario to Florida, west to Arizona and north to Colorado.
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Appearance

The length of the forewings is 13.5-14.5 mm.

Food

The larvae feed on "Ligustrum" species.

The larvae have also been found feeding on "Olea europaea" in Texas. They are recognized as a potential pest, as they are able to defoliate entire orchards and will also feed on the olive fruit.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyCrambidae
GenusPalpita
SpeciesP. quadristigmalis
Photographed in
United States of America