Loxostegopsis xanthocrypta
(Dyar, 1913)
Loxostegopsis xanthocrypta is a small crambid with a wingspan of 17–18 mm. It occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico, with records from California, Nevada, Texas, Florida, and Mexico. fly in spring, summer, and early autumn. The was originally described as Pyrausta xanthocrypta by Dyar in 1913.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Loxostegopsis xanthocrypta: /lɒksəˈstɛɡəʊpsɪs zænθəˈkrɪptə/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar crambid by the combination of small size (17–18 mm wingspan), dark grey forewings with whitish-edged dark lines, and fuscous hindwings with a dark line. The pattern of pale-edged dark markings on the forewings is distinctive within the .
Appearance
Small with wingspan 17–18 mm. Forewings dark grey with dark lines bordered by whitish edges. Hindwings fuscous (dusky brown-grey) with a dark line.
Distribution
Mexico; United States: California, Florida, Nevada, Texas.
Seasonality
on wing March, May–July, and September. Multivoltine with at least three periods.
Similar Taxa
- Other Loxostegopsis speciesSimilar size and general crambid ; distinguished by specific wing pattern of dark grey forewings with whitish-edged lines
- Pyrausta speciesFormerly classified in this ; may share general appearance but differ in wing pattern details and genitalia
More Details
Original description
First described by Harrison G. Dyar in 1913 as Pyrausta xanthocrypta, later transferred to Loxostegopsis.