species 203 observations

Citrus Fruitpiercer

Gonodonta nutrix

Field notes

Gonodonta nutrix, the citrus fruitpiercer, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Pieter Cramer in 1780 It is found from in Saint Lucia, Cuba, Jamaica, Florida and from Mexico to Paraguay.

The wingspan is 36–40 mm.

The larvae feed on Annona species, including A. glabra.

Supported by All

9 native plants
support it in the US

Caterpillar hosts Plants its caterpillars eat Pond Apple, Small Mallow, Silverleaf Nightshade, American Black Nightshade 8
Nectar plants Plants whose flowers it visits Cocoplum 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided