Catoptria latiradiellus explained

Catoptria latiradiellus, the three-spotted crambus moth or two-banded catoptria, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1863.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Yukon and British Columbia to Newfoundland, south to Pennsylvania, Michigan and Colorado.[2]

Adults are on wing from July to August.[3]

The larvae probably feed on mosses.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 14, 2014.
  2. Web site: McLeod . Robin . August 11, 2018 . Species Catoptria latiradiellus - Two-banded Catoptria - Hodges#5408 . BugGuide . December 29, 2020.
  3. Web site: Bird, C. D. . Schmidt, B. C. . amp . April 24, 2003 . Species Details: Catoptria latiradiella . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . December 29, 2020.

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