Loxostegopsis xanthocrypta explained

Loxostegopsis xanthocrypta is a moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in Mexico,^[1] California, Florida, Nevada and Texas.^[2]

The wingspan is 17–18 mm. The forewings are dark grey with dark lines with whitish edges. The hindwings are fuscous with a dark line.^[3] Adults are on wing in March, from May to July and in September.

Notes and References

1. Web site: GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 2014-07-15 .
2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5116 mothphotographersgroup
3. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/15706403#page/443/mode/1up Dyar, H.G. 1913. Descriptions of new Lepidoptera chiefly from Mexico. Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 44: 319