Abablemma brimleyana
(Dyar, 1914)
Brimley's algibelle
Abablemma brimleyana is a small in the Erebidae, originally described as Phobolosia brimleyana by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1914. It occurs in the eastern United States from New Jersey southward to Florida and Texas. The has a wingspan of approximately 15 mm and exhibits extended activity throughout much of the year, with multiple annually.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Distinguished from similar algibelle primarily by geographic range and association with eastern North American . The small size (15 mm wingspan) and period pattern may aid in identification. Specific diagnostic morphological features distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Eastern United States from New Jersey south to Florida and west to Texas.
Seasonality
Primary period April to October. In Florida, have been observed from January through July and again from September to December. Two occur in northern portions of the range; more generations in southern areas.
Diet
Larvae have been reared on Protococcus and probably also feed on lichens.
Life Cycle
Multiple annually: two generations in the north, more in southern parts of the range.