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Dichomeris ligulella

420510.00 — 2281 — Dichomeris ligulella Hübner, 1818 — Palmerworm Moth

Larval Host(s)

Presumed main host
on Block Island:

Known hosts:
unclear/unknown

Polyphagous (woody plants)

Remarks

This variable species has a morph with a cream border on the forewings that was first recorded on Block Island in 2020. This bicolored morph appears to be uncommon range-wide based on online records. The basis of this dimorphism is unknown.

Life History

Bivoltine on Block Island, with peaks in abundance in May and July and records from late April to late September. Rare at AH, indicating that bayberry is not a suitable host.

References

  • Species Page at Moth Photographers Group
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Hodges, R. W., 1986. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 7.1, p. 33; pl. 1.1-7. order or free PDF
  • Species Page at BugGuide
  • Species page at Moths of North Dakota.

    • Adult phenology on Block Island of Dichomeris ligulella