Comadia suaedivora
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Comadia suaedivora Brown & Allen, 1973
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Comadia suaedivora is a moth in the family Cossidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California.[1]
The wingspan is 12–16 mm for males and 12–17 mm for females. The forewings are fuscous.[2] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to June.[3]
The larvae feed gregariously on the crown and roots of Suaeda fruticosa. They have a rose-lavender body. Pupation takes place in a subterranean chamber in a dark brown pupa.
References[]
- ^ Comadia at funet
- ^ Brown, R.M., 1975: A revision the North American Comadia (Cossidae). The Journal of Research on the Lepidoptera, 14 (4): 180-212. Full article: [1]
- ^ mothphotographersgroup
Categories:
- Cossinae
- Moths described in 1973
- Moths of North America
- Cossinae stubs