Donacaula unipunctellus
Robinson, 1870
Donacaula unipunctellus is a of grass moth in the Crambidae, first described by Robinson in 1870. It is native to eastern and southern North America, with a range extending from Nova Scotia to Florida and west to Texas and Utah. are active nearly year-round in southern portions of the range, with more restricted periods in northern areas. The species belongs to the Schoenobiinae, whose members are typically associated with wetland and marsh .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Donacaula unipunctellus: /dɔːˈnæk.jʊ.lə juː.nɪ.pʌŋkˈtɛl.əs/
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Habitat
Members of the Schoenobiinae, to which this belongs, are generally associated with marshy , wetlands, and areas with emergent vegetation. Specific microhabitat preferences for D. unipunctellus have not been documented.
Distribution
Eastern and southern North America. Recorded from Nova Scotia, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Utah.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing nearly year-round in the southern part of the range. period in northern portions is more restricted but not precisely documented.
More Details
Original Description
First described as Schoenobius unipunctellus by Robinson in 1870, later transferred to the Donacaula.
Observation Record
As of data compilation, 37 observations documented on iNaturalist, indicating it is infrequently encountered or underreported.