Diacme elealis
(Walker, 1859)
Paler Diacme Moth
Diacme elealis, commonly known as the paler diacme , is a small crambid moth described by Francis Walker in 1859. It occurs across the southeastern United States and extends to Puerto Rico and Bermuda. The has a wingspan of 17–23 mm.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diacme elealis: /ˈdaɪ.æk.mi ɛˈleɪ.əlɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from related Diacme by its notably paler coloration. The combination of small size (17–23 mm wingspan), pale appearance, and southeastern U.S. distribution helps separate it from potentially similar crambid . Exact diagnostic features require examination of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis.
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Appearance
Small with wingspan of 17–23 mm. Overall coloration is pale, consistent with its . As a member of Crambidae, it possesses the slender body and relatively narrow wings typical of the .
Distribution
Southeastern United States from Virginia south to Florida, west to Kentucky and Texas. Also recorded from Puerto Rico and Bermuda.
Similar Taxa
- Other Diacme speciesRelated in the Diacme may overlap in distribution and general ; D. elealis is distinguished primarily by its paler coloration
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Taxonomic note
GBIF lists this as a synonym under Cryptographis elealis, though NCBI and other sources maintain Diacme elealis as the accepted combination. The placement has been subject to revision.