Loxostegopsis xanthocrypta

Loxostegopsis xanthocrypta is a moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in Mexico,[2] California, Florida, Nevada and Texas.[3]

Loxostegopsis xanthocrypta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Loxostegopsis
Species:
L. xanthocrypta
Binomial name
Loxostegopsis xanthocrypta
(Dyar, 1913)[1]
Synonyms
  • Pyrausta xanthocrypta Dyar, 1913

The wingspan is 17–18 mm. The forewings are dark grey with dark lines with whitish edges. The hindwings are fuscous with a dark line.[4] Adults are on wing in March, from May to July and in September.

References

  1. Bug Guide
  2. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  3. mothphotographersgroup
  4. Dyar, H.G. 1913. Descriptions of new Lepidoptera chiefly from Mexico. Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 44: 319 Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.


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