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Loxostege oberthuralis

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Loxostege oberthuralis
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L. oberthuralis
Binomial name
Loxostege oberthuralis
Fernald, 1894

Loxostege oberthuralis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Fernald in 1894.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern California, southern Arizona and southern Nevada.[2][3]

The wingspan is about 32 mm. The forewings are pale pale sulphur yellow, marked with reddish brown. The hindwings are white with a fuscous terminal line.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to May and from August to September.

References

  1. ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ^ Loxostege at funet
  4. ^ Insect Life 6: 255