Loxostege thrallophilalis

Loxostege thrallophilalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886.[2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern British Columbia to northern California, as well as from Montana.[3]

Loxostege thrallophilalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Loxostege
Species:
L. thrallophilalis
Binomial name
Loxostege thrallophilalis
(Hulst, 1886)[1]
Synonyms
  • Botis thrallophilalis Hulst, 1886
  • Loxostege thallophilalis
  • Noctuelia flavifimbrialis Warren, 1892

The wingspan is about 24 mm. The forewings are dark rich brown with black lines. The hindwings are brown with a black border.[4]

References
  1. "801491.00 – 5012 – Loxostege thallophilalis – (Hulst, 1886)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  2. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  3. Savela, Markku. "Loxostege thallophilalis (Hulst, 1886)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  4. Transactions of the American Entomological Society 13: 154


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