Conchylodes octonalis explained

Conchylodes octonalis, the eight-barred lygropia moth, is a snout moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Zeller in 1873.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from central and southern California to Texas and from Iowa, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Tennessee.[2] The habitat consists of low-elevation arid areas.

The length of the forewings is 7.5-8.5 mm. Adults are on wing from late March to October.

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Heliotropium curassavicum.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 2014-07-15 .
  2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5251 mothphotographersgroup
  3. http://bugguide.net/node/view/129069 Bug Guide