Petrophila confusalis
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| Petrophilia confusalis | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia
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| Phylum: | Arthropoda
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| Class: | Insecta
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| Species: | P. confusalis
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| Petrophila confusalis (Walker, 1866)
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Petrophila confusalis, the confusing petrophila moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1866.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia, California, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Washington and Wyoming.[2]
The length of the forewing is 5–11 mm. Adults are on wing from April to September.
The larvae feed on algae on rocks.[3]
References[]
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.
- ^ BugGuide
Categories:
- Petrophila
- Moths described in 1866
- Petrophila stubs