| Loxostege albiceralis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Loxostege |
| Species: | L. albiceralis |
| Binomial name | |
| Loxostege albiceralis (Grote, 1878) | |
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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.
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
- ↑ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ↑ "801472.00 – 4993 – Loxostege albiceralis – (Grote, 1878)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ↑ Roberts, Jason D. (December 8, 2014). "Species Loxostege albiceralis - Hodges#4993". BugGuide. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
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