Bug FAQGlaphyria peremptalis
Glaphyria peremptalis · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Crambidae
Glaphyria peremptalis is a small moth with a wingspan of about 13 mm. It belongs to the family Crambidae. The species has been recorded in several U.S. states, including Massachusetts, North Carolina and Texas. Adults are on the wing in May and again from August through September.
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Size
Its wingspan measures roughly 13 mm.
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Where it lives
It has been found in North America, specifically in Massachusetts, North Carolina and Texas.
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When you see it
Adults fly in May and again from August to September.
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Where it comes from
The moth is native to North America, with records from Massachusetts, North Carolina and Texas.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 9 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Georgia, South Carolina, Indiana.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
Where is Glaphyria peremptalis found?
It has been recorded in Massachusetts, North Carolina and Texas in North America.
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glaphyria_peremptalis
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