Biology:Loxostege allectalis
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Short description: Species of moth
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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. allectalis
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| Loxostege allectalis (Grote, 1877)
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Loxostege allectalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877.[1] It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from southern California to Texas , and to Central America.[2]
The wingspan is 21–26 mm. Adults are on wing from March to September.
The larvae feed on Lycium berlandieri.[3]
References
- ↑ Nuss, M. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ↑ "801479.00 – 5000 – Loxostege allectalis – (Grote, 1877)". Mississippi State University. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5000. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ↑ McLeod, Robin (March 31, 2013). "Species Loxostege allectalis - Hodges#5000". http://bugguide.net/node/view/170375. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
Wikidata ☰ Q13773727 entry
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