Agriphila attenuata

Agriphila attenuata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Agriphila
Species: A. attenuata
Binomial name
Agriphila attenuata
(Grote, 1880)
Synonyms
  • Crambus attenuatus Grote, 1880
  • Agriphila attenuatus

Agriphila attenuata is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from coastal California, Washington, Wyoming, British Columbia and Alberta.[2] The habitat consists of grasslands.

The wingspan is 24–26 mm. The forewings are pale cinereous (ash grey) with fuscous areas and a scattered dark scales. The hindwings are pale fuscous. Adults are on wing from late August to early September.

The larvae probably feed on grasses.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ↑ "800923.00 – 5404 – Agriphila attenuatus – (Grote, 1880)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  3. ↑ University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum


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