Loxostege albiceralis
| Loxostege albiceralis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Loxostege |
| Species: | L. albiceralis |
| Binomial name | |
| Loxostege albiceralis (Grote, 1878) | |
| Synonyms | |
| |
Loxostege albiceralis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Grote in 1878.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern California and Nevada to Texas.[2] The habitat consists of arid areas and deserts.
The length of the forewings is 13-18 mm.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to October.
The larvae feed on Lycium carolinianum var. quadrifidum.
References
- ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup
- ↑ Bug Guide