Bug FAQScalloped Crocidophora Moth
Crocidophora pustuliferalis · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Crambidae
The scalloped crocidophora moth belongs to the Crambidae family and was first described in 1863. It lives in North America, with records from several U.S. states including Alabama, Florida, and New Mexico. Its caterpillars spin webs on the tips of Arundinaria (bamboo) leaves, and adults can be seen from December through September.
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Life cycle
The moth was first described by Julius Lederer in 1863.
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Where it comes from
The species is found in North America.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 11 of 51 states and DC. Most records: South Carolina, Mississippi, Virginia, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, New Mexico, Georgia.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
When are adult scalloped crocidophora moths active?
Adults have been seen flying from December through September.
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Same family (Crambidae)
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Bluegrass Webworm MothParapediasia teterrellusDamages trees, gardens or cropsSources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocidophora_pustuliferalis
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