Petrophila schaefferalis

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Petrophila schaefferalis
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P. schaefferalis
Binomial name
Petrophila schaefferalis
(Dyar, 1906)
Synonyms
  • Elophila schaefferalisDyar, 1906
  • Argyractis castusalisSchaus, 1924

Petrophila schaefferalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1906. It is found in Mexico (Xalapa) [1] and the southern United States, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California and Texas. [2]

The wingspan is 17–20 mm for males and 24–29 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.

The larvae are aquatic. [3]

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References

  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Moth Photographers Group at Mississippi State University
  3. Bug Guide