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Tosale oviplagalis

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Tosale oviplagalis, the dimorphic tosale moth, is a moth of the family Pyralidae.

Geography

It is found from eastern North America[1] (from New York to Florida and west to Illinois and Texas) south to Colombia and Peru.[2]

Reproduction

Adults are sexually dimorphic.

Description

Males are brownish and have elongated scales at the tip of the abdomen. Females have a similar pattern, but in shades of gray. Adults are on wing from May to September.[3]

References

  1. ^ Moth Photographers Group
  2. ^ "Tosale Walker, 1863" at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
  3. ^ Bug Guide
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Tosale oviplagalis: Brief Summary

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Tosale oviplagalis, the dimorphic tosale moth, is a moth of the family Pyralidae.

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