Petrophila avernalis

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Petrophila avernalis
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P. avernalis
Binomial name
Petrophila avernalis
(Grote, 1878)
Synonyms
  • Chrysendeton avernalisGrote, 1878
  • Argyractis confusalisBarnes & McDunnough, 1913

Petrophila avernalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878. [1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming. [2]

Adults have been recorded on wing from June to September. [3]

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References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. "800761.00 – 4781 – Petrophila avernalis – (Grote, 1878)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  3. Heiman, Maury J. (October 23, 2013). "Species Petrophila avernalis - Hodges#4781". BugGuide. Retrieved August 9, 2018.