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Leptosteges flavicostella

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Species of moth

Leptosteges flavicostella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Leptosteges
Species: L. flavicostella
Binomial name
Leptosteges flavicostella
(Fernald, 1887)
Synonyms
  • Scirpophaga flavicostella Fernald, 1887
  • Patissa flavicostella

Leptosteges flavicostella is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1887. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida, South Carolina and Georgia.

The wingspan is 11–13 mm. Adults are on wing from April to November in Florida.

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  2. "800698.00 – 5301 – Leptosteges flavicostella – (Fernald, 1887)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  3. Heiman, Maury J. (October 24, 2013). "Species Leptosteges flavicostella - Hodges#5301". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
Taxon identifiers
Leptosteges flavicostella


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