• Source: Dicymolomia julianalis

Dicymolomia julianalis, or Julia's dicymolomia moth, is a moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in most of eastern North America and on Cuba.




Diet


The larvae have a diverse diet and have been recorded feeding on Astragalus canadensis and Cirsium lecontei. They have also been recorded as internal feeders in cattails (Typha species) and cactus stems (Opuntia species). Furthermore, they feed on senescent cotton bolls (Gossypium species) and are also known as predators on the eggs and larvae of Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Dicymolomia julianalis
• Dicymolomia
• List of Lepidoptera of Cuba
• List of moths of North America (MONA 4618–5509)