Ostrinia marginalis
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Ostrinia marginalis (Walker, 1866)
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Ostrinia marginalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1866.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Newfoundland and Maine west to Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Yukon.[2] The habitat consists of boggs and marshes.
The wingspan is 15–17 mm. The forewings and hindwings are dark brown with a white postmedial line.
The larvae feed on Rumex and Polygonum species.[3]
References
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.
- ^ University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum