Crocidophora serratissimalis
Crocidophora serratissimalis, the angelic crocidophora moth or sawtoothed crocidophora, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Zeller in 1872.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Quebec and New England to South Carolina, west to Manitoba and possibly Texas.[2]
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The wingspan is 18–25 mm. The forewings are dull yellow with a brown postmedial line. The hindwings are paler. Adults are on wing from June to September.
The larvae have been recorded feeding on Leersia oryzoides.[3]
References
- "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- mothphotographersgroup
- Bug Guide
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