Laetilia dilatifasciella explained

Laetilia dilatifasciella is a species of snout moth in the genus Laetilia. It was described by Ragonot in 1887. It is found from southern New Mexico to southern California.

The length of the forewings is 6–8 mm. Adults are on wing in May and again from July to October.

The larvae are predatory on Cerococcidae, Coccidae, Dactylopiidae and Kermesidae species.[1] Larvae can be found in May and October.

Taxonomy

The species was formerly considered a synonym of Laetilia coccidivora.

Notes and References

  1. http://bugguide.net/node/view/513131 Bug Guide