Ithome edax explained

Ithome edax is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It was described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1962. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Texas.^{[1] [2]}

The wingspan is 6–7 mm.

The larvae feed on the blossoms of Pithecellobium flexicaule.

References

• Web site: Pitkin . Brian . Jenkins . Paul . amp . Search results Family: Arctiidae . Butterflies and Moths of the World . Natural History Museum, London.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Ithome edax Hodges, 1962 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . January 17, 2019.
2. Web site: 420347.00 – 1641 – Ithome edax – Hodges, 1962 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . January 17, 2019.