Doryodes latistriga
Lafontaine & Sullivan, 2015
Doryodes latistriga is a in the Erebidae described from specimens collected in coastal of the northern Gulf of Mexico. It inhabits tidal creeks and salt marshes from Alabama to Louisiana. The exhibits seasonal variation in wing coloration, with lighter spring and summer forms and darker fall and winter forms. are active year-round.
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Identification
The longitudinal dark stripe on the forewing is broader than in any other in the Doryodes. Males have forewings 14.5–18 mm long; females 17.5–20 mm. Spring and summer specimens show yellowish white to buff forewings with gray streaking and white to whitish buff hindwings. Fall and winter specimens have darker forewings with more brown shading and hindwings variably suffused with brown, especially along the wing margin.
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Habitat
Tidal creeks and salt marshes.
Distribution
United States: coastal areas from Alabama to Louisiana.
Seasonality
are on wing throughout the year.
Similar Taxa
- Other Doryodes speciesDoryodes latistriga is distinguished by its broader longitudinal forewing stripe; all other have narrower stripes.