Herpetogramma abdominalis explained

Herpetogramma abdominalis is a species of 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 Washington state, east to Nova Scotia, and south to Mississippi and North Carolina.[2]

Description

The wingspan is 22–35 mm. Adults usually have light orangish brown costa and a white ground colour. Adults are on wing from April to September.

Behaviour and ecology

The larvae feed on Laportea canadensis.[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=5276 mothphotographersgroup
  3. http://bugguide.net/node/view/19165 Bug Guide