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.

Caristanius minimus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pyralidae
Genus: Caristanius
Species:
C. minimus
Binomial name
Caristanius minimus
Neunzig, 1977[1]

There appear to be several generations per year.

The larvae feed on Cassia keyensis.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Markku Savela (2008-10-08). "Caristanius". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
  2. ^ Systematics of immature phycitines (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Retrieved 2011-12-19 – via Google Books.