Loxostege allectalis explained

Loxostege allectalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877.^[1] It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from southern California to Texas, and to Central America.^[2]

The wingspan is 21–26 mm. Adults are on wing from March to September.

The larvae feed on Lycium berlandieri.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
2. Web site: 801479.00 – 5000 – Loxostege allectalis – (Grote, 1877) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . August 8, 2018.
3. Web site: McLeod . Robin . March 31, 2013 . Species Loxostege allectalis - Hodges#5000 . BugGuide . August 8, 2018.