Crocidophora tuberculalis
Lederer, 1863
Pale-winged Crocidophora Moth
Crocidophora tuberculalis is a small crambid with a wingspan of approximately 15 mm. It exhibits in appearance. The has a broad distribution across eastern North America, with adults active from early spring through mid-summer.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crocidophora tuberculalis: /ˌkɹoʊsɪˈdɒfərə ˌtuːbəkɜːrˈeɪlɪs/
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Identification
The combination of small size (15 mm wingspan), pale wings, and occurrence in eastern North America during March–August may help distinguish this . in is a notable characteristic, though specific diagnostic features require examination of specimens.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan of about 15 mm. are sexually dimorphic, though specific morphological differences between sexes are not detailed in available sources.
Distribution
Eastern and central North America: recorded from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Quebec, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Seasonality
on wing from March to August, with peak activity likely varying by latitude.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'tuberculalis' refers to -like structures, possibly on the larva or , though this is not confirmed in available sources.