Petrophila canadensis
Munroe, 1972
Canadian petrophila moth, Canadian Petrophila
A small aquatic in the Crambidae, described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1972. have a wingspan of 11–18 mm and are active from May to September with two per year. The is notable for its fully aquatic larval stage, which feeds on diatoms and in freshwater . It overwinters as an adult.
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Appearance
Wingspan 11–18 mm. Small with typical crambid . Specific coloration and wing pattern details not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from southern Canada and the north-eastern United States. Specific distribution records include Vermont.
Seasonality
active from May to September. Two per year. Overwinters as adult.
Diet
Larvae are aquatic and feed on diatoms, specifically including Navicula and Cymbella . Also recorded feeding on . diet not documented.
Life Cycle
Aquatic larval stage. Two per year. Overwinters as . Specific details of , pupal, and larval development stages not documented.