Dichomeris aglaia
Hodges, 1986
Dichomeris aglaia is a gelechiid described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986. The is restricted to the southeastern United States, ranging from Florida to Texas and northward to West Virginia. are active year-round in Florida, with seasonal activity patterns likely varying across the northern extent of its range. The larvae are specialized feeders on Eupatorium capillifolium, a common dogfennel species.
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Habitat
Associated with supporting Eupatorium capillifolium, which typically occurs in disturbed open areas, roadsides, fields, and woodland edges. The 's distribution suggests for warm, humid climates of the southeastern United States.
Distribution
Southeastern United States: recorded from Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
Seasonality
active year-round in Florida; seasonal patterns in northern portions of range not documented.
Diet
Larvae feed on Eupatorium capillifolium (dogfennel). diet not documented.
Host Associations
- Eupatorium capillifolium - larval food plantsole documented
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Taxonomic history
Described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986 based on specimens from the southeastern United States.