Pediasia dorsipunctella

Pediasia dorsipunctella
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Pediasia
Species:	P. dorsipunctella
Binomial name
	Pediasia dorsipunctella; (Kearfott, 1908)
Synonyms
	Crambus dorsipunctellaKearfott, 1908; Pediasia dorsipunctellus; Crambus geminatellusZeller, 1863;

Last updated December 13, 2021

Pediasia dorsipunctella is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William D. Kearfott in 1908.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, Arizona, California, Manitoba, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota and Ontario.^[2] The habitat consists of grasslands.^[3]

The wingspan is 24–28 mm. The forewing colour ranges from ochraceous fawn to dark brown. The hindwings are smoky grey to dark brown. Adults are on wing from July to August.^[4]

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References

↑ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
↑ "800904.00 – 5417 – Pediasia dorsipunctellus – (Kearfott, 1908)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
↑ "Crambidae".
↑ Bird, C. D. & Schmidt, B. C. (April 24, 2003). "Species Details: Pediasia dorsipunctellus". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

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[1] Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.

[2] "800904.00 – 5417 – Pediasia dorsipunctellus – (Kearfott, 1908)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved November 6, 2019.

[3] "Crambidae".

[4] Bird, C. D. & Schmidt, B. C. (April 24, 2003). "Species Details: Pediasia dorsipunctellus". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

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