Loxostege allectalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877.[1] It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from southern California to Texas, and to Central America.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Loxostege |
| Species: | L. allectalis
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| Loxostege allectalis (Grote, 1877)
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The wingspan is 21–26 mm. Adults are on wing from March to September.
The larvae feed on Lycium berlandieri.[3]
References
edit- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801479.00 – 5000 – Loxostege allectalis – (Grote, 1877)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ McLeod, Robin (March 31, 2013). "Species Loxostege allectalis - Hodges#5000". BugGuide. Retrieved August 8, 2018.