Odontivalvia Explained
Odontivalvia is a genus of moths of the family Crambidae. It contains only one species, Odontivalvia radialis, which is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Texas.[1]
Larvae have been recorded feeding on Leucophyllum minus.[2] They create silken tunnels covered with frass, attached to the branches of the host plant.[3]
References
Notes and References
- http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=4829 mothphotographersgroup
- http://bugguide.net/node/view/801006 Bug Guide
- https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/41135485#page/289/mode/1up Kendall, R.O., 1976. Larval foodplants and life history notes for eight moths from Texas and Mexico. Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society, 30(4): 269
