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Diatraea evanescens
Black-dot Diatraea
Diatraea evanescens is a moth in the family Crambidae, first described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1917. It is found across the southeastern and south-central United States. The species has a wingspan of approximately 18–20 mm and is active from March through September. Larvae feed on Paspalum larranagae, a grass species.