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. 1 2 "World Pyraloidea Database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. Bug Guide


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