Loxostege oberthuralis
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Loxostege oberthuralis Fernald, 1894
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Loxostege oberthuralis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1894.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern California, southern Arizona and southern Nevada.[2][3]
The wingspan is about 32 mm. The forewings are pale pale sulfur yellow, marked with reddish brown. The hindwings are white with a fuscous terminal line.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to May and from August to September.
References
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ "801481.00 – 5002 – Loxostege oberthuralis – Fernald, 1894". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Loxostege oberthuralis Fernald, 1894". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ Fernald, C. H. (1894). "Descriptions of Pyralidae from the Death Valley". Insect Life. 6 (3). Government Printing Office: 255–257 – via Internet Archive.