Bug FAQDeltophora glandiferella
Deltophora glandiferella · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Gelechiidae
The forewings measure about 5 to 7 mm in length. It occurs in Texas, USA, and in the Mexican states of Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas. Adults are on the wing from April through August and again in October.
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Size
Forewing length ranges from 5 mm to 7 mm.
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When you see it
Adults have been recorded flying between April and August and also in October.
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Where it comes from
Found in Texas, USA, and in Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas in Mexico.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 13 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Texas, Alabama, Vermont, Oklahoma, Florida, Arizona, Maine, Kansas.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
When are adult Deltophora glandiferella active?
Adults are on the wing from April through August and again in October.
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How big are Deltophora glandiferella moths?
Their forewings are about 5 to 7 mm long.
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Where can I find Deltophora glandiferella?
They are known from Texas in the United States and from Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas in Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deltophora_glandiferella
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