Azochis rufidiscalis
Hampson, 1904
A small crambid described by Hampson in 1904, characterized by distinctive and black markings on white forewings. are active across multiple months with peak records in early spring. The occupies a Caribbean-Gulf Coast distribution pattern.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Azochis rufidiscalis: /əˈzɒkɪs ˌruːfɪˈdɪskəlɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from congeneric by the combination of white forewings with and black basal patch, fuscous-rufous postmedial line, and triangular black terminal mark. The semihyaline hindwings with black tornal patch further separate it from similar Crambidae. Requires examination of genitalia for definitive separation from closely related Azochis species.
Appearance
Small with wingspan 22–26 mm. Forewings white with blackish and basal patch extending beyond the end of the . Postmedial line fuscous and rufous. Triangular black mark present on termen. Hindwings semihyaline white with patch of black scales near tornus.
Distribution
Bahamas, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and southeastern United States (Florida).
Seasonality
recorded January–March, May, July, and September. Multi-brooded pattern with spring peak activity.
Similar Taxa
- Other Azochis speciesSimilar size and wing pattern; require genitalia examination for definitive identification
- Spilomelinae gen. spp.Shared white ground color and patterned forewings; distinguished by specific combination of basal patch and black terminal mark