Dicymolomia grisea

Munroe, 1964

Gray Dicymolomia Moth

Dicymolomia grisea is a small in the Crambidae, first described by Munroe in 1964. It occurs in the southeastern United States, with records spanning from southern Texas through Florida to South Carolina. display extended periods that vary by latitude, with Florida active nearly year-round and Texas populations showing more restricted seasonal activity. The belongs to the Glaphyriinae, a group of crambid moths whose larvae are often associated with plant materials.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dicymolomia grisea: /dɪˌsaɪməˈloʊmiə ˈɡrɪsiə/

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Distribution

Recorded from southern Texas to Florida and South Carolina in the southeastern United States. The occupies a coastal plain and subtropical distribution pattern, with northern limits in South Carolina and western limits in southern Texas.

Seasonality

are on wing from January to August and October to December in Florida; from March to June and November in Texas. This indicates a bimodal or extended pattern in more southern latitudes and a more restricted spring flight in more western/northern parts of the range.

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Taxonomic Authority

First described by Munroe in 1964, placing it among the more recently described North American crambid .

Observation Frequency

As of available records, the has been documented in 63 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is encountered with moderate frequency by observers in its range.