Spargaloma sexpunctata
Grote, 1873
Six-spotted Gray
A -sized with distinctive patterning, occurring across North America from coast to coast. The refers to six dark spots on the . are active from spring through summer, with feeding on various herbaceous plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Spargaloma sexpunctata: /ˌspɑːrɡəˈloʊmə sɛksˌpʌŋkˈteɪtə/
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Identification
Gray with six dark spots arranged in two rows; pale with grayish marginal shading. Distinguished from similar gray by the consistent six-spot pattern and relatively uniform ground color without strong transverse .
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Habitat
Open woodlands, forest edges, meadows, and suburban gardens with .
Distribution
Transcontinental in North America: southern Canada from coast to coast, south to Florida, Mississippi, and Arkansas in the east, and to California in the west.
Seasonality
active primarily April through August; peak activity varies by latitude.
Similar Taxa
- Spargaloma subsecivellaSimilar gray coloration and spotting pattern; distinguished by more irregular spot arrangement and more pronounced .
- Spargaloma arcuataOverlapping range and gray appearance; distinguished by curved (arcuate) rather than round spots on .