Petrophila bifascialis
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Petrophila bifascialis (Robinson, 1869)
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Petrophila bifascialis, the two-banded petrophila moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Robinson in 1869.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and north to Ontario.[2]
The wingspan 11–24 mm. The forewings are whitish with a brownish-orange band across the median area, and three bands near the apex. The hindwings are white with an orange band bordered by a greyish band in the median area. Adults are on wing from late May to September.
The larvae are aquatic, feeding on diatoms and algae.[3]
References[]
- ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ mothphotographersgroup
- ^ Bug Guide
Categories:
- Petrophila
- Moths described in 1869
- Petrophila stubs