Diacme mopsalis
(Walker, 1859)
Mopsalis Diacme Moth, Yellow Diacme Moth
Diacme mopsalis, commonly known as the mopsalis diacme or yellow diacme moth, is a of crambid moth first described by Francis Walker in 1859. The species exhibits a broad geographic distribution spanning the Neotropical and southern Nearctic regions. have been recorded throughout the year in Florida, suggesting the species may be multivoltine in suitable climates. It is one of approximately 20 described species in the Diacme.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Found in South America (including Venezuela), Central America, the Antilles (including Cuba, Jamaica, and the Bahamas), and the southern United States (Arizona, Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas).
Seasonality
have been recorded year-round in Florida, indicating continuous adult activity in subtropical portions of its range.
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Taxonomic History
The was originally described by Francis Walker in 1859, a prolific 19th-century entomologist who described thousands of Lepidoptera species.
Observation Data
As of the source date, iNaturalist contained 118 observations of this , indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.