Diploschizia
Heppner, 1981
sedge moths
Diploschizia is a of in the . It was established by John B. Heppner in 1981. Most modern taxonomic treatments consider Diploschizia to be a synonym of Glyphipterix. The genus includes approximately twelve described , such as D. impigritella ( Nutsedge ), a tiny moth measuring only 4 mm in length. Species in this group are typically small and associated with sedges or related plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diploschizia: /ˌdɪploʊˈskɪtsiə/
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Distribution
Records exist from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), Sweden (SE), Vermont (USA), and other parts of the United States. Specific distribution data for individual within the varies.
Host Associations
- sedges - larval implied by '' and association with Nutsedge (D. impigritella)
Similar Taxa
- GlyphipterixDiploschizia is mostly treated as a synonym of Glyphipterix; were historically separated into Diploschizia but are now generally classified under Glyphipterix
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Taxonomic Status
The Diploschizia has a contested taxonomic status. While Heppner (1981) established it as distinct, most subsequent treatments synonymize it with Glyphipterix. GBIF lists it as a synonym with match HIGHERRANK, and Catalogue of Life confirms this synonym status.
Notable Species
Diploschizia impigritella ( Nutsedge ) is one of the better-documented , observed during National Moth Week in Kansas. It is extremely small at approximately 4 mm, making it one of the 'little stuff' moths that requires close examination to detect.