Angelic Crocidophora Moth
Crocidophora serratissimalis Zeller, 1872
Angelic Crocidophora Moth: https://marylandbiodiversity.com/species/6664
Synonyms
Hodges #4944  Saw-toothed Crocidophora Moth  Sawtoothed Crocidophora Moth 
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Crocidophora serratissimalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Crocidophora
Species:
C. serratissimalis
Binomial name
Crocidophora serratissimalis
Zeller, 1872
Synonyms
  • Botis subdentalis Grote, 1873

Crocidophora serratissimalis, the angelic crocidophora moth or sawtoothed crocidophora, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Zeller in 1872.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Quebec and New England to South Carolina, west to Manitoba and possibly Texas.[2]

The wingspan is 18–25 mm. Adults are on wing from June to September.

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Leersia oryzoides.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ^ Bug Guide


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