1986-description
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Dichomeris aleatrix
buffy dichomeris moth, buffy dichomeris
Dichomeris aleatrix is a small gelechiid moth described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986. The species occurs in eastern North America from southern Ontario through the Midwest to Tennessee. Adults are active primarily in spring and summer, with larvae feeding on specific sunflower species (Helianthus).
Dichomeris isa
Dichomeris isa is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986. It occurs across a broad swath of eastern and central North America, from Ontario south to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma. The species has a wingspan of approximately 13 mm. Like other members of the genus Dichomeris, its larvae likely feed on goldenrods (Solidago), though specific host records for this species have not been documented.
Dichomeris kimballi
Kimball's Dichomeris Moth
Dichomeris kimballi is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986. It is widely distributed across eastern and central North America, from southern Ontario to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma. The species is commonly encountered in the region, with over 500 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Dichomeris pelta
Dichomeris pelta is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1986. It is known from a limited range in the southeastern United States, with confirmed records from South Carolina and Florida. Adults are active across multiple seasons, with flight records spanning January through June and again in October and December, suggesting either a multivoltine life cycle or extended emergence patterns. The species belongs to a large genus of gelechiid moths, many of which are poorly known biologically.
Dyctidea texana
A species of planthopper in the family Tropiduchidae, described by O'Brien in 1986. The specific epithet 'texana' indicates its association with Texas. As a member of the Fulgoroidea superfamily, it belongs to a diverse group of sap-feeding insects commonly known as planthoppers.
Eccritothrix guenterella
A small moth species in the family Tineidae, described by Koçak in 1986. Known from a limited number of records in Kentucky, USA. The genus Eccritothrix contains few described species, and this taxon remains poorly documented in scientific literature.
Euamiana adusta
Euamiana adusta is a species of owlet moth in the family Noctuidae. It was described by Blanchard and Knudson in 1986. The species is known from North America and has been assigned MONA/Hodges number 9807.1. Information regarding its biology and ecology remains limited.
Pammene medioalbana
Pammene medioalbana is a species of tortrix moth in the family Tortricidae, described by Knudson in 1986. It belongs to the genus Pammene, a group of small moths commonly known as fruitworm moths. The species is part of the subfamily Olethreutinae, which includes many economically significant agricultural pests. Limited published information exists regarding its specific biology and ecology.
Poecilolycia
Poecilolycia is a genus of small flies in the family Lauxaniidae, established by Shewell in 1986. The genus is primarily distributed in the Southern Hemisphere, with records from the Afrotropical and Australasian regions. As a member of Lauxaniidae, species in this genus likely inhabit forested environments where their larvae develop in decaying plant matter.