Thaumatopsis floridella

Barnes & McDunnough, 1913

Floridian grass-veneer

Thaumatopsis floridella, commonly known as the Floridian grass-veneer, is a in the Crambidae. First described in 1913 by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough, this species exhibits a coastal distribution pattern across southeastern North America and the Caribbean. are active from May through September, with a wingspan ranging from 23 to 31 mm.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Thaumatopsis floridella: /θɔːmæˈtɒpsɪs flɒrɪˈdɛlə/

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Identification

The wingspan measures 23–31 mm. No additional distinguishing morphological features are documented in available sources.

Habitat

Coastal areas.

Distribution

Recorded from coastal areas in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island in North America; also present in Cuba.

Seasonality

are on wing from May to September.

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