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Diacme elealis

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Diacme elealis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Diacme
Species:
D. elealis
Binomial name
Diacme elealis
(Walker, 1859)
Synonyms
  • Samea elealis Walker, 1859
  • Botys taedialis Walker, 1859

Diacme elealis, the paler diacme moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Virginia to Florida, west to Kentucky and Texas.[2] It is also found on Puerto Rico and Bermuda.

The wingspan is 17–23 mm.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.
  3. ^ BugGuide