Loxostegopsis polle
Loxostegopsis polle is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1917.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas,[2] Wyoming and Alberta. The habitat consist of short grass prairie.
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| Species: | L. polle |
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The wingspan is about 17 mm. The forewings are shaded with brown. The hindwings are silky white with a narrow dark margin.[3] Adults have been recorded from May to June and in September.
References
- "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- Moth Photographers Group at Mississippi State University
- University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
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