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.