Agriphila attenuata

Agriphila attenuata
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
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

Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
"800923.00 – 5404 – Agriphila attenuatus – (Grote, 1880)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
Bird, C. D. (2006). "Species Details: Agriphila attenuata". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 29, 2020.

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[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] Bird, C. D. (2006). "Species Details: Agriphila attenuata". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 29, 2020.