Schoenobiinae
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Carectocultus
Carectocultus is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, subfamily Schoenobiinae. The genus was established by A. Blanchard in 1975 and contains three recognized species. Members of this genus are associated with wetland habitats and are distributed across parts of North America. The genus includes the species Carectocultus perstrialis, which was described as early as 1831.
Donacaula dispersellus
Wandering Donacaula
Donacaula dispersellus is a moth in the family Crambidae, first described by Robinson in 1870. The species is currently considered a synonym of Donacaula melinellus according to GBIF and the Catalogue of Life. It has been recorded across a broad geographic range in North America, spanning from southern Canada through much of the eastern and central United States. The common name "Wandering Donacaula" reflects its wide distribution.
Donacaula melinellus
Delightful Donacaula Moth
Donacaula melinellus is a crambid moth native to North America. First described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1861, this species is widely distributed across eastern and central United States and Canada. Adults are frequently encountered in wetlands and marshy habitats. The species is among the more commonly observed Donacaula, with thousands of documented records.
Donacaula n-sp-five
Donacaula n-sp-five is an undescribed species within the Crambidae family, currently known only from a provisional designation. It belongs to a genus of moths commonly associated with wetland and marsh habitats. As an undescribed taxon, formal documentation of its characteristics remains pending scientific description.
Donacaula n-sp-one
Donacaula n-sp-one is a moth species in the family Crambidae, subfamily Schoenobiinae. The genus Donacaula comprises wetland-associated moths, commonly known as the Vagabond Crambus group. This species has not been formally described in the scientific literature and is designated here as an informal placeholder name. Members of this genus are typically associated with marsh and wetland habitats.
Donacaula n-sp-three
Donacaula n-sp-three is an undescribed species within the Crambidae family, currently recognized only by a provisional designation. Species in this genus are associated with wetland and marsh habitats, where larvae develop on emergent aquatic plants. Adults are generally nocturnal and attracted to light. The specific identity and distribution of this nominal species remain unresolved pending formal taxonomic description.
Donacaula undescribed-one
Donacaula undescribed-one is an undescribed species within the genus Donacaula, a group of grass moths in the family Crambidae. Members of this genus are typically associated with wetland and marsh habitats. As an undescribed species, formal documentation and characterization remain pending.
Donacaula unipunctellus
Donacaula unipunctellus is a species of grass moth in the family Crambidae, first described by Robinson in 1870. It is native to eastern and southern North America, with a range extending from Nova Scotia to Florida and west to Texas and Utah. Adults are active nearly year-round in southern portions of the range, with more restricted flight periods in northern areas. The species belongs to the subfamily Schoenobiinae, whose members are typically associated with wetland and marsh habitats.
Rupela segrega
Rupela segrega is a moth species in the family Crambidae, described by Carl Heinrich in 1937. It is known from a limited range in the eastern United States, with records from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Maryland. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in wingspan, with males measuring 26–33 mm and females 28–38 mm. Adults are active during two distinct periods: spring (April–July) and fall (September–October).
Rupela sejuncta
Rupela sejuncta is a crambid moth described by Carl Heinrich in 1937. It is characterized by shining white wings and moderate sexual dimorphism in size. Adults are active during two main periods: spring through early summer and again in autumn. The species occurs primarily in the southeastern and south-central United States.