Diacme elealis
Diacme elealis, the paler diacme moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Virginia to Florida, west to Kentucky and Texas.[2] It is also found on Puerto Rico and Bermuda.
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Diacme |
| Species: | D. elealis |
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| Diacme elealis (Walker, 1859) | |
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The wingspan is 17–23 mm. The forewings are yellow, marked with irregular purplish-brown bands. Both the forewings and hindwings have a broad dark border. Adults are on wing from April to September.[3]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.
- BugGuide
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