Glaphyria peremptalis
Grote
Glaphyria peremptalis is a small crambid found in eastern North America. are active in spring and late summer to early autumn. The is characterized by its diminutive size and has been documented from limited localities across a broad latitudinal range.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Glaphyria peremptalis: /ɡlaˈfɪriə pəˌrɛmptəˈlɪs/
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Identification
The small size (13 mm wingspan) and crambid characteristics may help distinguish this from larger . Specific diagnostic features for separating G. peremptalis from are not documented in available sources.
Appearance
Small with wingspan approximately 13 mm. Wing pattern and coloration details are not well documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Texas in the United States. The disjunct eastern and southern records suggest a potentially broader but poorly sampled range in eastern North America.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing in May and from August to September. This bimodal pattern suggests either two annually or a single extended generation with peak activity periods.
More Details
Taxonomic Authorship
described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote, a prominent 19th-century American entomologist specializing in Lepidoptera.
Data Deficiency
Despite 112 iNaturalist observations, published biological information remains sparse. Most aspects including larval plants, stages, and detailed are undocumented.