Loxostege quaestoralis (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)

Family: Crambidae

Subfamily: Pyraustinae

Identification: The forewings are pale ochreous shaded with black at the costa and basally. The hindwings are blackish, crossed by a faint paler subterminal band. The outer margin is pale ochreous.

Wing Span: Approximately 19 mm

Life History:

Flight: Adults have been recorded on wing from January to February.

Caterpillar Hosts:

Adult Food:

Habitat:

Range: North America, from California to New Mexico.

Conservation:

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Observation date: Feb 10, 2017

Submitted by: bernardrfoy

Region: Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States

Verified by: jwileyrains

Verified date: Nov 12, 2023

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Observation date: Feb 29, 2020

Submitted by: Cactuswren1976

Region: San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States

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Verified date: Sep 21, 2023

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