Spargaloma sexpunctata
Grote, 1873
Six-spotted Gray
A medium-sized with distinctive wing patterning, occurring across North America from coast to coast. The refers to six dark spots on the forewings. are active from spring through summer, with larvae feeding on various herbaceous plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Spargaloma sexpunctata: /ˌspɑːrɡəˈloʊmə sɛksˌpʌŋkˈteɪtə/
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Identification
Gray forewings with six dark spots arranged in two rows; hindwings pale with grayish marginal shading. Distinguished from similar gray by the consistent six-spot pattern and relatively uniform ground color without strong transverse lines.
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Habitat
Open woodlands, forest edges, meadows, and suburban gardens with herbaceous vegetation.
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 wing venation.
- Spargaloma arcuataOverlapping range and gray appearance; distinguished by curved (arcuate) rather than round spots on forewings.