Choristostigma plumbosignalis
Choristostigma plumbosignalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1888.[1][2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia and Alberta to Arizona and New Mexico, east to South Dakota.[3] The habitat consists of grassland coulees, the aspen parkland, as well as wooded areas in boreal forests and mountainous areas.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Choristostigma |
| Species: | C. plumbosignalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Choristostigma plumbosignalis (Fernald, 1888) | |
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The wingspan is 20–21 mm. The forewings are sulphur yellow with a light purplish Y shape overlaid with lead colored scales. The hindwings are off white, slightly tinged with yellow on the outer margin.[4] Adults are on wing from June to August.
References
- "801208.00 – 5128 – Choristostigma plumbosignalis – (Fernald, 1888)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- "Species Choristostigma plumbosignalis - Hodges#5128". BugGuide.Net. April 2, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- Bird, C. D. (2008). "Species Details: Choristostigma plumbosignalis". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
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