Loxostege albiceralis

Loxostege albiceralis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878.[1] It is found in North America where it has been recorded from southern California and Nevada to Texas.[2] The habitat consists of arid areas and deserts.

Loxostege albiceralis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Loxostege
Species:
L. albiceralis
Binomial name
Loxostege albiceralis
(Grote, 1878)
Synonyms
  • Botis albiceralis Grote, 1878

The length of the forewings is 13–18 mm.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to October.

The larvae feed on Lycium carolinianum var. quadrifidum.

References
  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. "801472.00 – 4993 – Loxostege albiceralis – (Grote, 1878)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  3. Roberts, Jason D. (December 8, 2014). "Species Loxostege albiceralis - Hodges#4993". BugGuide. Retrieved August 8, 2018.


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