Digrammia eremiata

(Guenée, [1858])

Digrammia eremiata is a of geometrid in the Geometridae. The Digrammia includes species commonly referred to as "granite moths" or "angles," though specific for D. eremiata are not documented. The species is part of a diverse North American moth fauna that has been studied through blacklighting surveys and museum collections. Like other members of its genus, it is likely and attracted to ultraviolet light sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Digrammia eremiata: //daɪˈɡræmiə ɛˌrɛmiˈɑːtə//

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Identification

Members of the Digrammia can be challenging to distinguish without close examination. D. eremiata would require comparison with similar such as D. californiaria and D. muscariata, which have been documented at blacklighting events in California. Specific diagnostic features for D. eremiata are not detailed in the available sources.

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Distribution

North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Manitoba, Canada.

Behavior

Has been observed as part of attracted to blacklighting displays, based on survey methods used for related Digrammia .

Similar Taxa

Digrammia californiariaBoth are North American geometrid moths in the same ; D. californiaria has been recorded in large numbers at backyard blacklighting stations in Davis, California, and the two may co-occur in some areas.
Digrammia muscariataCongeneric that has been specifically documented at blacklighting events in California, suggesting potential overlap in and activity patterns with D. eremiata.

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Genus-level characteristics

The Digrammia belongs to the Ennominae within Geometridae. in this genus are often associated with rocky or granitic based on applied to related species, though this association has not been specifically confirmed for D. eremiata.