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Saucrobotys fumoferalis

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Saucrobotys fumoferalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Saucrobotys
Species:
S. fumoferalis
Binomial name
Saucrobotys fumoferalis
(Hulst, 1886)
Synonyms
  • Botis fumoferalis Hulst, 1886

Saucrobotys fumoferalis, the dusky saucrobotys moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nova Scotia west to British Columbia, north to Yukon, and south to Pennsylvania, Illinois and California.[2] The habitat consists of boreal forests, mixed forests and woodlots.

The wingspan is about 30 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.[3]

The larvae feed on Carya species.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "801406.00 – 4935 – Saucrobotys fumoferalis – Dusky Saucrobotys Moth – (Hulst, 1886)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  3. ^ Bird, C. D. (2008). "Species Details: Saucrobotys fumoferalis". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  4. ^ McLeod, Robin (December 23, 2017). "Species Saucrobotys fumoferalis - Dusky Saucrobotys - Hodges#4935". BugGuide. Retrieved August 11, 2019.