Penestola bufalis

Penestola bufalis, the black penestola moth, is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Guenée in 1854.^[1] It is found in Texas and Florida,^[2] as well as on the Antilles (Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico). It is an accidentally introduced species on the Galápagos Islands.^[3] The habitat consists of coastal mangrove swamps and shorelines.^[4]

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are dark brown to brownish-grey with indistinct lines, as well as dense speckling. The hindwing have a similar colour and lack prominent markings.^[5] Adults have been recorded on wing year round in Florida.

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