Dichogama
Lederer, 1863
Species Guides
3- Dichogama amabilis
- Dichogama colotha
- Dichogama redtenbacheri(Caper-leaf Webworm Moth)
Dichogama is a of in the Crambidae, established by Lederer in 1863. It is the type genus of the Dichogaminae, a small group within the snout moth family. in this genus are found in the Americas. The genus is characterized by distinctive morphological features of the male genitalia that separate it from related crambid genera.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dichogama: /ˌdaɪkoʊˈɡɑːmə/
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Identification
Dichogama can be distinguished from other Crambidae by features of the male genitalia, including the structure of the valvae and phallus. External varies among species; some exhibit distinctive wing patterns while others are relatively plain. Accurate identification to species level requires examination of genitalic characters or molecular analysis.
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Distribution
New World distribution, with records from North, Central, and South America.
Similar Taxa
- Other Crambidae generaDichogama is distinguished from superficially similar crambid by male genitalic , particularly the structure of the valvae and phallus.
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Taxonomic placement
Dichogama is the type of Dichogaminae, which was established to accommodate this and related genera that do not fit neatly into other crambid subfamilies. The subfamily contains relatively few genera and is not universally recognized in all classifications.