Dichomeris bolize
Hodges, 1986
Glaser's dichomeris moth
Dichomeris bolize is a small gelechiid described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986. It occurs across a broad swath of the eastern and central United States, from New England to Texas. are active from early spring through autumn, with larvae specializing on flowers of Brassica .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dichomeris bolize: /dɪˈkɒmərɪs ˈboʊlaɪz/
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Identification
Distinguished from by a combination of genitalia and geographic distribution. Specific external diagnostic features for field identification have not been documented in available sources.
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Distribution
United States: recorded from Nebraska, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Texas.
Seasonality
active March through October.
Diet
Larvae feed on flowers of Brassica .
Host Associations
- Brassica - larval food plantflowers specifically
Human Relevance
Potential minor pest of Brassica crops through larval feeding on flowers.
Similar Taxa
- Other Dichomeris species contains numerous small, similar-looking gelechiid moths requiring genitalia examination for definitive identification.
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Taxonomic history
The epithet 'bolize' honors Dr. John B. Glaser, though the specific etymology is not explicitly documented in the original description.