Argyria nummulalis explained

Argyria nummulalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Jacob Hübner in 1818.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.[2]

The wingspan is about 19 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing year round in the southern part of the range. Adults are on wing from May to September in the rest of the range.

The larvae feed on Gramineae species.[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: 800817.00 – 5460 – Argyria nummulalis – Hübner, 1818 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . August 10, 2019.
  3. Web site: Heiman . Maury J. . July 28, 2014 . Species Argyria nummulalis - Hodges#5460 . BugGuide . August 10, 2019.

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