Pediasia ericella explained

Pediasia ericella is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California and Alberta.[2] The habitat consists of prairies and aspen parklands.

The wingspan is 24–27 mm for males and 19–25 mm for females.

The larvae probably feed on the roots of grasses.[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: 800902.00 – 5415 – Pediasia ericellus – (Barnes & McDunnough, 1918) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . June 8, 2019.
  3. Web site: Bird, C. D. . 2006 . Species Details: Pediasia ericella . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . December 29, 2020.

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