Crocidophora pustuliferalis explained

Crocidophora pustuliferalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Julius Lederer in 1863.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina.[2]

Adults have been recorded on wing from December to September.

The larvae web the terminal leaves of Arundinaria species.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . Matthias . Landry . Bernard . Vegliante . Francesca . Tränkner . Andreas . Mally . Richard . Hayden . James . Bauer . Franziska . Segerer . Andreas . Li . Houhun . Schouten . Rob . Solis . M. Alma . Maria Alma Solis . Trofimova . Tatiana . De Prins . Jurate . Speidel . Wolfgang . amp . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
  2. Web site: 801417.00 – 4943 – Crocidophora pustuliferalis – Lederer, 1863 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . July 2, 2020.
  3. http://www.marylandmoths.com/Html/Crambidae/Pyraustinae/Pyraustini/Crocidophora_pustuliferalis.html Moths of Maryland