Loxostege allectalis
Loxostege allectalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877.[1] It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from southern California to Texas.[2] To the south, the range extends into Mexico and Central America.
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The wingspan is 21–26 mm. The forewings are a mixture of speckled gray and brown patches and dark brownish spots in the median area. The terminal line consists of a series of dark dashes. The hindwings are brownish gray. Adults are on wing from March to September.
The larvae feed on Lycium berlandieri.[3]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- "801479.00 – 5000 – Loxostege allectalis – (Grote, 1877)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- McLeod, Robin (March 31, 2013). "Species Loxostege allectalis - Hodges#5000". BugGuide. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
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