Hodges#4945
Crocidophora tuberculalis
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Pyraloidea
- Family: Crambidae
- Subfamily: Pyraustinae
- Tribe: Pyraustini
- Genus: Crocidophora
- Species: tuberculalis
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crocidophora tuberculalis: /ˌkɹoʊsɪˈdɒfərə ˌtuːbəkɜːrˈeɪlɪs/
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Summary
Crocidophora tuberculalis, known as the pale-winged crocidiphora moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae, described by Julius Lederer in 1863. It is primarily found in North America and exhibits sexual dimorphism. The adult moths are on wing from March to August.
Physical Characteristics
Wingspan of about 15 mm; sexually dimorphic with a large fovea in and behind the cell on male forewings.
Identification Tips
Look for the large fovea on male forewings which is a distinguishing characteristic.
Habitat
Various habitats in North America, likely including areas where host plants are available.
Distribution
Found in Quebec to Florida, and Illinois to Texas. Recorded in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Quebec, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Diet
Host plants are unknown; does not have defined dietary information available.
Life Cycle
Adults are on wing from March to August. Detailed life cycle information is not provided.
Reproduction
Details about reproduction are not specified in the available data.
Tags
- moth
- Crocidophora tuberculalis
- Crambidae
- North America