Dicymolomia metalophota

Hampson, 1897

Dicymolomia metalophota is a small in the Crambidae, Glaphyriinae. The was described by Hampson in 1897 and occurs across the southeastern United States, Caribbean, and northern South America. are active year-round in suitable climates. Larval remains poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dicymolomia metalophota: /ˌdaɪsɪməˈloʊmiə ˌmɛtəloʊˈfoʊtə/

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Distribution

Southeastern United States (Florida, South Carolina, Texas), Caribbean, Guatemala, and Venezuela. The disjunct distribution pattern suggests possible additional unrecorded in intervening regions.

Seasonality

have been recorded on wing throughout the year, indicating continuous or overlapping in favorable conditions.

Diet

Larvae have been reported to possibly feed on Cajanus cajan (pigeon pea), though this association requires confirmation.

Host Associations

Cajanus cajan - possible larval Association reported but not confirmed; requires verification

Human Relevance

The reported association with Cajanus cajan (pigeon pea), a cultivated legume, suggests potential agricultural relevance if confirmed, though no documented economic impact has been established.

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Taxonomic Note

Placement in Glaphyriinae follows current Catalogue of Life classification. The Dicymolomia contains approximately 10 described , primarily distributed in the Americas.

Data Quality

This is represented by only 20 iNaturalist observations. Critical data including larval , sites, and verified records remain undocumented in accessible literature.