Biology:Sitochroa aureolalis

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Short description: Species of moth

Sitochroa aureolalis
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Sitochroa
Species:
S. aureolalis
Binomial name
Sitochroa aureolalis
(Hulst, 1886)
Synonyms
  • Eurycreon aureolalis Hulst, 1886
  • Pyrausta cyralis Druce, 1895

Sitochroa aureolalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886.[1] It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from southern California to Arizona and Texas .[2] It is also found in northern Mexico.[3]

The wingspan is about 25 mm for both males and females. The forewings are bright deep golden yellow. The hindwings are yellow fuscous.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from May to June and from August to September.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13857032 entry