Saucrobotys fumoferalis explained

Saucrobotys fumoferalis, the dusky saucrobotys moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nova Scotia west to British Columbia, north to Yukon, and south to Pennsylvania, Illinois and California.[2] The habitat consists of boreal forests, mixed forests and woodlots.

The wingspan is about 30 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.[3]

The larvae feed on Carya species.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
  2. Web site: 801406.00 – 4935 – Saucrobotys fumoferalis – Dusky Saucrobotys Moth – (Hulst, 1886) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . August 11, 2019.
  3. Web site: Bird, C. D. . 2008 . Species Details: Saucrobotys fumoferalis . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . December 29, 2020.
  4. Web site: McLeod . Robin . December 23, 2017 . Species Saucrobotys fumoferalis - Dusky Saucrobotys - Hodges#4935 . BugGuide . August 11, 2019.

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