Loxostegopsis xanthocrypta

Loxostegopsis xanthocrypta is a moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in Mexico,[2] California, Florida, Nevada and Texas.[3]

Loxostegopsis xanthocrypta
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Loxostegopsis
Species:
L. xanthocrypta
Binomial name
Loxostegopsis xanthocrypta
(Dyar, 1913)[1]
Synonyms
  • Pyrausta xanthocrypta Dyar, 1913

The wingspan is 17–18 mm. The forewings are dark grey with dark lines with whitish edges. The hindwings are fuscous with a dark line.[4] Adults are on wing in March, from May to July and in September.

References
  1. Bug Guide
  2. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  3. mothphotographersgroup
  4. Dyar, H.G. 1913. Descriptions of new Lepidoptera chiefly from Mexico. Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 44: 319


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