Petrophila avernalis
Grote, 1878
Spring Petrophila
Petrophila avernalis is a in the Crambidae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878. It is known from the southwestern and central United States, with records from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Wyoming. are active from June through September. The species belongs to the Acentropinae, a group of crambid moths whose larvae are typically aquatic or semi-aquatic.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Petrophila avernalis: //ˌpɛtrəˈfaɪlə ˌævərˈnælɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Wyoming in the United States.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing from June to September.
More Details
Taxonomic History
Described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878. Placed in Acentropinae within Crambidae.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records indicate approximately 100 observations of this .