Digrammia imparilata

Ferguson, 2008

Digrammia imparilata is a of geometrid described by Ferguson in 2008. It belongs to the Digrammia, a group commonly known as granite moths. The species is known from North America. Like other members of its genus, it is likely and attracted to ultraviolet light sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Digrammia imparilata: /dɪˈɡræmiə ɪmˌpærɪˈleɪtə/

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Identification

Specific diagnostic features distinguishing Digrammia imparilata from are not documented in available sources. The Digrammia is characterized by relatively small size, cryptic coloration in shades of gray and brown, and wing patterns that often provide camouflage against rock surfaces. Accurate identification to level typically requires examination of genitalia or reference to original species descriptions.

Distribution

North America. Specific locality records are sparse in available sources.

Behavior

Has been observed at ultraviolet light traps, indicating activity.

Similar Taxa

Digrammia muscariataCongeneric with similar appearance and preferences; both are attracted to blacklighting displays and have been recorded in the same geographic region.
Digrammia californiariaAnother congeneric granite moth with overlapping distribution; visual similarity requires careful examination for accurate separation.

More Details

Taxonomic history

Described by Douglas C. Ferguson in 2008, making it a relatively recently described within the diverse Geometridae .

Research status

Information on this remains limited; it is not among the more frequently documented Digrammia species in public biodiversity databases or entomological literature.