Catoptria oregonicus
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Catoptria oregonicus, the Western Catoptria or Oregon Catoptria Moth, is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Grote in 1880.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia and Alberta to Montana, Oregon and northern coastal California.[2] The habitat consists of meadows in the mountains and foothills.[3]
The wingspan is 17-21 mm. The forewings are white with brown scaling and a central white streak. The hindwings are pale brownish-grey. Adults are on wing from July to early September.[4]
References
- ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
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- ^ University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
- ^ Bug Guide