Bug FAQWolfberry Loxostege Moth
Loxostege allectalis · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Crambidae
The Wolfberry Loxostege Moth has a wingspan of about 2 to 2.6 centimeters. It lives in the United States from southern California eastward to Texas and further into Central America. Adult moths can be seen flying from early spring through early fall.
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How to recognize it
This species belongs to the Crambidae family of moths.
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Size
Its wingspan ranges between 21 and 26 millimeters.
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Where it lives
It is recorded across southern California, Texas, and into Central America.
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What it eats
The caterpillars feed on the plant Lycium berlandieri.
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Life cycle
Adults are active and can be observed from March through September.
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When you see it
The flight period for adults spans the months of March to September.
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Where it comes from
The moth is native to the United States, especially the southern western states extending to Texas.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 4 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
When can I see adult Wolfberry Loxostege Moths?
Adults are on the wing from March through September.
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- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loxostege_allectalis
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