Loxostege lepidalis
Loxostege lepidalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta and eastern Washington to California and New Mexico.[2][3] The habitat consists of prairies and badlands.
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The wingspan is about 26 mm. The ground colour of the forewings and hindwings is whitish with grey areas and checkered terminal lines. There is a yellowish-buff area along the costa and termen. Adults are on wing from June to August.[4]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- Savela, Markku. "Loxostege lepidalis (Hulst, 1886)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- "801474.00 – 4995 – Loxostege lepidalis – (Hulst, 1886)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
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