Loxostege offumalis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Loxostege |
| Species: | L. offumalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Loxostege offumalis (Hulst, 1886)
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Loxostege offumalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California.[2]
The wingspan is 19–22 mm. The forewings are fuscous, shaded with black. There is a black basal dash, as well as a black reniform and orbicular spot. The hindwings are dark fuscous with a central row of black spots and a fuscous marginal band.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from February to March.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Loxostege offumalis (Hulst, 1886)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
- ^ Transactions of the American Entomological Society 13: 150
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "801493.00 – 5014 – Loxostege offumalis – (Hulst, 1886)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
