Scoparia palloralis explained

Scoparia palloralis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1906.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia to southern California, Colorado and western Texas.[2]

The length of the forewings is 5–9 mm. The forewings are tinged with brown and have inconspicuous maculation (spots). Adults are on wing from April to June in California and from July to August in Arizona.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GlobIZ search. Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 2014-07-15.
  2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=4711 Moth Photographers Group
  3. http://bugguide.net/node/view/344768 Bug Guide