Loxostege kearfottalis

Loxostege kearfottalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by E. V. Walter in 1928.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California to western Texas and in Colorado.[2]

Loxostege kearfottalis
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L. kearfottalis
Binomial name
Loxostege kearfottalis
Walter, 1928

The wingspan is about 21 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from April to May and again from August to September.[3]

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  2. Savela, Markku. "Loxostege kearfottalis Walter, 1928". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  3. "801476.00 – 4997 – Loxostege kearfottalis – Walter, 1928". North American Moth Photographers Group]. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  • Original description: Walter, E. V. (November 1928). "Some New Moths from Arizona". Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 30 (8) via Internet Archive.


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