Spiloloma
Grote, 1873
Species Guides
1- Spiloloma lunilinea(Moon-lined Moth)
Spiloloma is a in the Erebidae, established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1873. The genus contains a single , Spiloloma lunilinea, commonly known as the moon-lined moth. This species is distributed across eastern and south-central North America, with active during spring and summer months.
Pronunciation
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Identification
The single in this , Spiloloma lunilinea, has a wingspan of 44–54 mm and is distinguished by the characteristic moon-shaped line on its wings that gives the species its .
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Distribution
Eastern and south-central North America.
Seasonality
are on wing from April to August.
Diet
Larvae of the sole feed on Gleditsia triacanthos (honey locust).