Diastictis sperryorum
Munroe, 1956
Diastictis sperryorum is a small crambid with a wingspan of 22–25 mm, characterized by brown wings with scattered white dots. First described by Canadian entomologist Eugene Munroe in 1956, this is primarily found in California with scattered records across the southwestern United States. are active from February through August.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diastictis sperryorum: /diˈæstɪktɪs spɛriˈoʊrəm/
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Identification
Small crambid distinguished from similar Diastictis by the pattern of white dots on brown wings. The combination of size (22–25 mm wingspan), coloration, and geographic range in California and the southwestern United States helps separate it from .
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Appearance
Brown wings with white dots scattered across the wing surface. Wingspan 22–25 mm.
Distribution
North America, primarily California. Additional records from Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Seasonality
active February to August.
Similar Taxa
- Other Diastictis speciesSimilar small crambid in the same ; distinguished by wing pattern and geographic distribution
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Taxonomic history
Described by Eugene Munroe in 1956, a Canadian entomologist specializing in Lepidoptera.
Observation frequency
Relatively infrequently observed, with 31 iNaturalist observations documented.