''Phostria tedea'' is a species of

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in the family Crambidae. It was described by

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in 1780. It is found in the southern United States, where it has been recorded from

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, to Central America, including Mexico, Costa Rica and Belize.Moths of Belize
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is about 33 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in August and September.

References

Phostria Moths described in 1780 Moths of North America {{Phostria-stub