Hileithia differentialis
(Dyar, 1914)
A small crambid described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1914. The exhibits a wingspan of 13–14 mm with pale straw yellow forewings marked by small costal dots. are active during two distinct periods in Florida: March to April and July to December. Larvae have been documented feeding on Blechum brownei and Baccharis species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hileithia differentialis: /hɪˈlaɪθiə ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəlɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar crambid by the combination of small size (13–14 mm wingspan), pale straw yellow forewing coloration, and presence of small costal dots. Specific distinguishing features from in Hileithia require further examination of genitalia or other detailed morphological characters not provided in available sources.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan of 13–14 mm. Forewings pale straw yellow with small costal dots.
Distribution
United States (Florida, Texas); West Indies; Central America (including Panama).
Seasonality
active March to April and July to December in Florida.
Diet
Larvae feed on Blechum brownei and Baccharis .
Host Associations
- Blechum brownei - larval plant
- Baccharis - larval plantunspecified