Catoptria oregonicus explained

Catoptria oregonicus, the western catoptria or Oregon catoptria moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia and Alberta to Montana, Oregon and northern coastal California.^[2] The habitat consists of meadows in the mountains and foothills.^[3]

The wingspan is 17–21 mm. Adults are on wing from July to early September.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 2014-07-15.
2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5409 Moth Photographers Group
3. Web site: Bird, C. D. . Schmidt, B. C. . amp . April 9, 2003 . Species Details: Catoptria oregonica . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . December 28, 2020.
4. http://bugguide.net/node/view/43192 Bug Guide