Choristostigma plumbosignalis

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Choristostigma plumbosignalis
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Choristostigma
Species:
C. plumbosignalis
Binomial name
Choristostigma plumbosignalis
(Fernald, 1888)
Synonyms
  • Botis plumbosignalisFernald, 1888

Choristostigma plumbosignalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1888. [1] [2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia and Alberta to Arizona and New Mexico, east to South Dakota. [3] The habitat consists of grassland coulees, the aspen parkland, as well as wooded areas in boreal forests and mountainous areas.

The wingspan is 20–21 mm. [4] Adults are on wing from June to August.

References

  1. ↑ "801208.00 – 5128 – Choristostigma plumbosignalis – (Fernald, 1888)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  2. ↑ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Species Choristostigma plumbosignalis - Hodges#5128". BugGuide.Net. April 2, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  4. ↑ Bird, C. D. (2008). "Species Details: Choristostigma plumbosignalis". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
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