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Dichorda rectaria

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IdentificationA small (2.7 – 3.0 cm wingspan) green moth with broad pointed wings. The wings are bright green. A prominent straight white line crosses both wings diagonally, from the forewing costa just short of the apex to lower part of the inner margin of the hindwing. A second similar line crosses the forewing only near the base. Male antennae bipectinate, female simple. Similar to Nemoria species, but the white line pattern is unique among Alberta moths.
Scientific Name Dichorda rectaria Habitat The larval host plant grows on arid native grassland slopes and valley walls. Identification
A small (2.7 – 3.0 cm wingspan) green moth with broad pointed wings. The wings are bright green. A prominent straight white line crosses both wings diagonally, from the forewing costa just short of the apex to lower…
A small (2.7 – 3.0 cm wingspan) green moth with broad pointed wings. The wings are bright green. A prominent straight white line crosses both wings diagonally, from the forewing costa just short of the apex to lower part of the inner margin of the hindwing. A second similar line crosses the forewing only near the base. Male antennae bipectinate, female simple. Similar to Nemoria species, but the white line pattern is unique among Alberta moths.
Life History Poorly known. Adults are nocturnal and come to light. The larval host plant is skunkbush (Rhus trilobata). There is likely a single brood in Alberta. The lone Alberta specimen was collected June 25, 1971. Range A western species, found from southern AB south at least to TX, NM, AZ, and CA. In Alberta, known from a single specimen from “Milk River”.

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"Species Details - Dichorda rectaria, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6161. Accessed 02 Jun. 2023.

Authorship

Name Anweiler, G. G.
Role species page author
Date 2007

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Specimen Information

There is 1 specimen of this Species.

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UASM59881 - Dichorda rectaria

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Colorado, Boulder county, Boulder Collected ByMacKay, M. R. Date Collected1961-06-10

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