Diplotaxis obscura
LeConte, 1859
Diplotaxis obscura is a of in the . It is distributed across western and central North America, with records from the United States and Canada. The species belongs to the Diplotaxis, a group of small often attracted to lights at night. Limited specific ecological information is available for this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diplotaxis obscura: /ˌdɪploʊˈtæksɪs əbˈskjʊrə/
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Distribution
North America: United States (Alaska, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming) and Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan).
Behavior
have been observed congregating on low plants at night, possibly to intercept trails in search of mates. The is attracted to lights.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Diplotaxis is part of the tribe Diplotaxini within the . in this genus are typically small, nocturnally active .
Collection note
Based on observations of , Diplotaxis are often collected at lights at night or by searching vegetation after dark, as some species do not readily to lights.