Doa ampla

Grote, 1878

Doa ampla is a in the Doidae, first described by Grote in 1878. It is distributed across the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, with records from western Texas and Colorado through Arizona. The has a wingspan of approximately 37 mm. Larvae feed on leaves of Stillingia texana and likely other Stillingia species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Doa ampla: /ˈdɔ.a ˈam.pla/

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Identification

No specific diagnostic features for distinguishing Doa ampla from are provided in available sources. The Doidae is a small group of formerly included in Drepanidae, characterized by specific wing venation and larval .

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Appearance

have a wingspan of approximately 37 mm. No detailed description of coloration or wing pattern is available in the provided sources.

Habitat

Associated with plants of the Stillingia, which grow in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Specific requirements beyond host plant association are not documented.

Distribution

Found from western Texas and Colorado to Arizona, south into Mexico. Distribution records confirm presence in North America.

Diet

Larvae feed on leaves of Stillingia texana. They probably feed on other Stillingia as well, though this has not been confirmed.

Host Associations

Stillingia texana - larval food plantLeaves are consumed by larvae

Life Cycle

Larvae are recorded feeding on plant leaves. No further details on , timing, or number of per year are available.

Human Relevance

No significant economic impact or human relevance is documented. The is not considered a pest of agricultural importance.

Similar Taxa

Other Doa species within the small Doidae would require examination of genitalia or other subtle morphological features for reliable separation; no specific distinguishing characters are documented for D. ampla

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Taxonomic History

The Doidae was established relatively recently, having been separated from Drepanidae based on molecular and morphological evidence. Doa ampla was originally described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878.