Acroncosa albiflavella
Barnes & McDunnough, 1917
Acroncosa albiflavella is a small pyralid described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1917. It is characterized by white forewings with distinctive orange bands and black markings. The occurs in western North America, with documented records from New Mexico and California. have a wingspan of 18–21 mm.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acroncosa albiflavella: /æˈkrɒŋkəʊsə ˌælbiˌfleɪˈvɛlə/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar pyralid moths by the combination of white forewings with two contrasting orange bands (inner broad and oblique, outer narrower and sinuate) and the characteristic black discal dot. The small black spot at the terminus of the outer orange band and the black dot on the inner margin of the subbasal band provide additional diagnostic features. The faintly tinted whitish hindwings contrast with the more patterned forewings.
Distribution
Western North America; documented from New Mexico and California