Ostrinia obumbratalis
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Ostrinia obumbratalis (Lederer, 1863)
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Ostrinia obumbratalis, the smartweed borer, is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Lederer in 1863.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Brunswick and Manitoba to Louisiana and Florida.[2]
The larvae feed on various plants, including Polygonum, Ambrosia, Xanthium and Eupatorium species, as well as Zea mays.[3]
References
- ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ mothphotographersgroup
- ^ Ostrinia at funet