Glaphyria basiflavalis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1913
Basal-dash Glaphyria Moth
Glaphyria basiflavalis is a small crambid in the Glaphyriinae, characterized by a distinctive yellow dash at the base of the forewing. The is known from a limited geographic range in the southeastern United States, where it occurs in coastal and near-coastal . are active during warmer months. Larval remains undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Glaphyria basiflavalis: //ɡləˈfɪriə ˌbeɪsiˌflævəˈlɪs//
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Identification
The forewing displays a prominent yellow or orange-yellow dash at the basal third, contrasting against a brownish ground color. The remainder of the wing is relatively unmarked, lacking the multiple transverse lines seen in related Glaphyria . The hindwing is pale grayish-white. Wing length approximately 7-9 mm.
Habitat
Coastal and near-coastal environments in the southeastern United States, including maritime forests, coastal scrub, and adjacent inland areas.
Distribution
Recorded from Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and Texas. The distribution appears restricted to the Gulf Coastal Plain.
Similar Taxa
- Glaphyria sesquistrialisSimilar size and general appearance, but G. sesquistrialis has three distinct transverse yellow lines across the forewing rather than a single basal dash.
- Glaphyria fulminalisOverlaps in range; distinguished by having two yellow spots or dashes on the forewing rather than one basal dash.