Josia insincera
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Josia insincera is a moth
of the Notodontidae
family. It is endemic to Venezuela
.
Larvae have been reared on Passiflora biflora
.
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...
of the Notodontidae
Notodontidae
Notodontidae is a family of moths with approximately 3,500 known species. Moths of this family are found in all parts of the world, but they are most concentrated in tropical areas, especially in the New World...
family. It is endemic to Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
.
Larvae have been reared on Passiflora biflora
Passiflora biflora
Passiflora biflora is a two-flowered passion flower. It is an exotic Passiflora known for its white blooms which occur in pairs. Passiflora biflora is a fast growing vine with semi-lobed leaves. Vines may grow many feet in a single season. Its exact hardiness is unknown but it is probably...
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External links
- "Josia insincera", ZipCodeSoo
- "Josia insincera Prout, 1918", Discover Life