Small Mocis Moth
Mocis latipes Guenée, 1852
Names
| English | Small Mocis Moth |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | Gusano falso medidor |
| Chinese | — |
| Sranan Tongo | kapelka (general name for the group) |
| Scientific name | Mocis latipes Guenée, 1852 |
About this species
Mocis latipes, the small mocis moth or striped grass looper, is a species of moth of the family Erebidae. It is found from North America (from southern Ontario and Quebec to Florida, west to Arizona, north to Minnesota and south through Central to South America.
The wingspan is 33–43 millimetres (1.3–1.7 in). Adults are on wing from June to October.
The larvae feed on various grasses, including rice and corn. They have also been recorded feeding on beans and turnip.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae |
| Genus | Mocis |
In Suriname
1Records in Suriname
5iNaturalist observations
2025First record
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
