Petrophila avernalis explained

Petrophila avernalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming.[2]

Adults have been recorded on wing from June to September.[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: 800761.00 – 4781 – Petrophila avernalis – (Grote, 1878) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . August 9, 2018.
  3. Web site: Heiman . Maury J. . October 23, 2013 . Species Petrophila avernalis - Hodges#4781 . BugGuide . August 9, 2018.

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