Cacozelia basiochrealis
| Cacozelia basiochrealis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pyralidae |
| Genus: | Cacozelia |
| Species: | C. basiochrealis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cacozelia basiochrealis Grote, 1878[1][2] | |
Cacozelia basiochrealis, the yellow-based cacozelia, is a species of snout moth in the genus Cacozelia. It was described by Grote in 1878.[1] It is found in the southern part of the United States.
The length of the forewings is 9–11.5 mm. The forewings have a yellowish basal area with brown accents and a bluish-gray median area. The hindwings are dark greyish-brown. Adults are generally on wing from late July to early September, but have also been recorded in June and October.[3]
References
- 1 2 "World Pyraloidea Database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup
- ↑ Bug Guide
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