| Caristanius minimus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Genus: | Caristanius |
| Species: | C. minimus |
| Binomial name | |
| Caristanius minimus Neunzig, 1977 | |
Caristanius minimus is a species of snout moth in the genus Caristanius. It was described by Herbert H. Neunzig in 1977, and is only known from southern Florida, United States.
There appear to be several generations per year.
The larvae feed on Cassia keyensis.
References
- Markku Savela (2008-10-08). "Caristanius". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- Systematics of immature phycitines (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Retrieved 2011-12-19 – via Google Books.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Caristanius minimus | |
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