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Sitochroa aureolalis

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Sitochroa aureolalis
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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

  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