Drasteria graphica

Hübner, 1818

Graphic Moth, Coastal Graphic

Drasteria graphica is a day-flying in the Erebidae, found in coastal dune along the Atlantic seaboard and Great Lakes shores. have a wingspan of 30–35 mm and are active from May to August. The D. g. atlantica is listed as threatened in Connecticut.

Drasteria graphica by C. Ben Schwamb. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Drasteria graphica: /dræsˈtɛriə ˈɡræfɪkə/

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Identification

Day-flying distinguishes this from most in the Erebidae. The specific wing pattern and coloration details are not described in available sources.

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Habitat

Coastal sand dunes from Maine to Florida and west to Mississippi; also found along the shores of the Great Lakes in Michigan and Wisconsin.

Distribution

United States: Atlantic coastal states from Maine to Florida, west to Mississippi; Great Lakes region in Michigan and Wisconsin.

Seasonality

active May to August; flies during the day.

Diet

Larvae feed on Hudsonia.

Host Associations

  • Hudsonia - larval foodplant

Behavior

fly during the day rather than at night.

Human Relevance

D. g. atlantica is listed as threatened in Connecticut.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Drasteria speciesSimilar -level characteristics; specific distinguishing features not documented in available sources.

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