Cacozelia basiochrealis
Cacozelia basiochrealis, the yellow-based cacozelia, is a species of snout moth in the genus Cacozelia. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878.[1] It is found in the southern part of the United States.
| Cacozelia basiochrealis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Genus: | Cacozelia |
| Species: | C. basiochrealis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cacozelia basiochrealis | |
The length of the forewings is 9–11.5 mm. The forewings have a yellowish basal area with brown accents and a bluish-gray median area. The hindwings are dark grayish brown. Adults are generally on wing from late July to early September, but have also been recorded in June and October.[3]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2011). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
- "800103.00 – 5580 – Cacozelia basiochrealis – Yellow-based Cacozelia Moth – Grote, 1877". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- McLeod, Robin (February 20, 2013). "Species Cacozelia basiochrealis - Yellow-based Cacozelia - Hodges#5580". BugGuide. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
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