Sitochroa aureolalis

Sitochroa aureolalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Sitochroa
Species:	S. aureolalis
Binomial name
	Sitochroa aureolalis; (Hulst, 1886)
Synonyms
	Eurycreon aureolalis Hulst, 1886; Pyrausta cyralis Druce, 1895;

Sitochroa aureolalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886.[1] It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from southern California to Arizona and Texas.[2] It is also found in northern Mexico.[3]

The wingspan is about 25 mm for both males and females. The forewings are bright deep golden yellow. The hindwings are yellow fuscous.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from May to June and from August to September.

References

Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
"801462.00 – 4985 – Sitochroa aureolalis – (Hulst, 1886)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
Savela, Markku. "Sitochroa aureolalis (Hulst, 1886)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
Transactions of the American Entomological Society 13: 156

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[1] Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

[2] "801462.00 – 4985 – Sitochroa aureolalis – (Hulst, 1886)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

[3] Savela, Markku. "Sitochroa aureolalis (Hulst, 1886)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

[4] Transactions of the American Entomological Society 13: 156