Doryodes broui
Lafontaine & Sullivan, 2015
Doryodes broui is a recently described (2015) in the Erebidae, found in the southeastern United States from Alabama to southern Texas. The species was named in honor of Louisiana lepidopterist Vernon A. Brou Jr. It exhibits seasonal wing color variation, with darker forms occurring in colder months. are active year-round with two primary periods.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Doryodes broui: /ˈdɔr.i.oʊdɛs ˈbru.aɪ/
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Identification
The longitudinal stripe width is diagnostic: similar to Doryodes spadaria, narrower than Doryodes latistriga, and wider than Doryodes tenuistriga. Wing color varies seasonally, with darker individuals in colder months. Forewing length and proportions separate it from .
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Appearance
Forewings buffy brown to whitish gray with faint buffy streaks; darker color forms present in colder months. Forewing length 13–15.5 mm in males, 13.5–17 mm in females. Longitudinal stripe dark brown.
Distribution
United States from Alabama to southern Texas.
Seasonality
occur throughout the year. Primary : mid-March to mid-June. Secondary brood: late July to mid-October.
Human Relevance
Named after Vernon A. Brou Jr. in recognition of his contributions to Lepidoptera research in Louisiana.
Similar Taxa
- Doryodes spadariaSimilar longitudinal stripe width; requires careful measurement and geographic context to distinguish
- Doryodes latistrigaHas wider longitudinal stripe than D. broui
- Doryodes tenuistrigaHas narrower longitudinal stripe than D. broui
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Etymology
The specific epithet honors Vernon A. Brou Jr., a Louisiana lepidopterist recognized for his extensive collecting and research efforts on the region's fauna.