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5217 – Palpita flegia,
Satin-white Palpita Moth
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General Species Information
Host Plant: Yellow Oleander (Thevetia peruviana) and "Luckynut"
Historical Range: South Florida, Texas and the Caribbean
Our Experience with this Species: This species rarely appears at lights but larvae can infest and completely defoliate leaves of exotic "luckynut" trees.
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Distribution Chart
K. Largo Marath. Ba. Hond B.P.K. No Name Sck. Isd. K. West
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed on that island
Adult Flight Chart
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed in that month
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