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Loxostege terpnalis

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Loxostege terpnalis
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L. terpnalis
Binomial name
Loxostege terpnalis

Loxostege terpnalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nevada and California.[2]

The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings are dark bluish gray. The hindwings are light brownish.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing in May.[4]

References

  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ Savela, Markku. "Loxostege Hübner, [1825]". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  3. ^ Contributions to the Natural History of the Lepidoptera of North America 4 (2): 160
  4. ^ "801477.00 – 4998 – Loxostege terpnalis – Barnes & McDunnough, 1918". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 8, 2019.