Crambidae
80a0925 –
5262 Framinghamia helvalis
(Walker, 1859)
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| Distribution: |
NS, Canada to MO, USA, Forbes (1923). |
Larva and
Host Plants: |
Host familiy: Salicaceae. Host genera: Populus Salix. Notes: leaf roller (Forbes 1923). (Shropshire & Tallamy 2025 [accessed 6xii2025]) |
| Similar Species: |
- 80a0722 Anania extricalis
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
helvalis (Walker, 1859) (Pionea) - MONA 1983: 5262botys Strand, 1920 (Framinghamia)
Note: type of genus Framinghamia. gyralis (Hulst, 1886) (Botis)oscitalis (Grote, 1880) (Botis) |
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| References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.) |
- Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced.
- Forbes, W.T.M., 1923. The Lepidoptera of New York and Neighboring States. Cornell University, Agricultural Experiment Station. Memoir, 68: 561. (free access)
- Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
- Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online)
- Species Page at Block Island Moths
- Species Page at BugGuide.Net
- Species Page at Mass Moths
- Species Page at iNaturalist
- Walker, F., 1859. Pyralides. List of the Specimens of Lepidopterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum, 18: 757.
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LG – © Hugh McGuinness (USNM)
LG – © Hugh McGuinness (USNM)
© Jim Vargo
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