Conchylodes ovulalis
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Conchylodes ovulalis, the zebra conchylodes moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854.[1] It is found from the United States, where it has been recorded from Pennsylvania to Florida, west to Arizona,[2] south through Mexico and Costa Rica[3] to Colombia.[4]
The wingspan is 23–30 mm. The wings are white with a violet sheen. The forewings are marked with six blackish-brown lines and a hollow reniform spot. Adults are on wing from May to September in the United States.
The larvae feed on Asteraceae species.[5]
References
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ "801378.00 – 5292 – Conchylodes ovulalis – Zebra Conchylodes Moth – (Guenée, 1854)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ BOLD Systems
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Conchylodes ovulalis (Guenée, 1854)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ Cotinis (August 3, 2013). "Species Conchylodes ovulalis - Zebra Conchylodes - Hodges#5292". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
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