Leptosteges flavifascialis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1913
Golden-Banded Leptosteges
Leptosteges flavifascialis is a crambid described in 1913. It is restricted to the southeastern United States coastal plain. are active throughout most of the year.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leptosteges flavifascialis: /ˌlɛptoʊˈstɛdʒiːz ˌflævəfæsˈsiːəlɪs/
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Distribution
Southeastern United States: South Carolina through Georgia to Florida.
Seasonality
active nearly year-round.
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Common name origin
The 'Golden-Banded Leptosteges' likely refers to the yellow fascial (banded) pattern indicated by the epithet 'flavifascialis' (from Latin flavus = yellow, fascialis = banded).