Phostria tedea explained

Phostria tedea is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Stoll in 1780.[1] It is found in the southern United States, where it has been recorded from Arizona,[2] to Central America, including Mexico, Costa Rica[3] and Belize.[4]

The wingspan is about 33 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in August and September.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
  2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5265 mothphotographersgroup
  3. http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=76581 BOLD Systems
  4. http://www.mbarnes.force9.co.uk/belizemoths/images9/photed.htm Moths of Belize