Xanthostege plana explained

Xanthostege plana is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona and Texas.[2]

The forewings are dark yellow with a contrasting pinkish-red fringe.[3] The hindwings are translucent stramineous (straw colored).[4] Adults are on wing from July to September.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
  2. Web site: 801468.00 – 4990 – Xanthostege plana – (Grote, 1883) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . August 9, 2018.
  3. Web site: Heiman . Maury J. . October 24, 2013 . Species Xanthostege plana - Hodges#4990 . BugGuide . August 9, 2018.
  4. https://archive.org/stream/papilio21882edwa#page/184/mode/1up Papilio 2 (9-10): 184

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