Palpita quadristigmalis, the four-spotted palpita moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Quebec and Ontario to Florida, west to Arizona and north to Colorado.[2]
The length of the forewings is 13.5-14.5 mm. The forewings are translucent white with a dark brown strip along the costa containing three black dots in the basal half. The hindwings are white with a dark discal dot. Adults are on wing in May and June in the north and nearly year-round in the southern part of the range.
The larvae feed on Ligustrum species.[3]
The larvae have also been found feeding on Olea europaea (olive) in Texas. They are recognized as a potential pest, as they are able to defoliate entire orchards and will also feed on the olive fruit.
Palpita quadristigmalis, the four-spotted palpita moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Quebec and Ontario to Florida, west to Arizona and north to Colorado.
The length of the forewings is 13.5-14.5 mm. The forewings are translucent white with a dark brown strip along the costa containing three black dots in the basal half. The hindwings are white with a dark discal dot. Adults are on wing in May and June in the north and nearly year-round in the southern part of the range.
The larvae feed on Ligustrum species.
The larvae have also been found feeding on Olea europaea (olive) in Texas. They are recognized as a potential pest, as they are able to defoliate entire orchards and will also feed on the olive fruit.
Palpita quadristigmalis es una especie de polillas perteneciente a la familia Crambidae[1] descrita por Achille Guenée en 1854.
Se encuentra en América del Norte, donde se ha registrado desde Quebec y Ontario hasta Florida, al oeste hasta Arizona y al norte hasta Colorado.[2]
La envergadura es de 13,5-14,5 mm. Las alas anteriores son de color blanco translúcido con una franja de color marrón oscuro a lo largo del borde que contiene tres puntos negros en la mitad basal. Las alas posteriores son blancas con un punto discal oscuro. Los adultos vuelan en mayo y junio en el norte y casi todo el año en la parte sur del área de distribución.
Las larvas se alimentan de especies de Ligustrum.[3]
Palpita quadristigmalis es una especie de polillas perteneciente a la familia Crambidae descrita por Achille Guenée en 1854.
Se encuentra en América del Norte, donde se ha registrado desde Quebec y Ontario hasta Florida, al oeste hasta Arizona y al norte hasta Colorado.
La envergadura es de 13,5-14,5 mm. Las alas anteriores son de color blanco translúcido con una franja de color marrón oscuro a lo largo del borde que contiene tres puntos negros en la mitad basal. Las alas posteriores son blancas con un punto discal oscuro. Los adultos vuelan en mayo y junio en el norte y casi todo el año en la parte sur del área de distribución.
Las larvas se alimentan de especies de Ligustrum.
Palpita quadristigmalis is een vlinder uit de familie van de grasmotten (Crambidae).[1] De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1854 door Guenée.
Bronnen, noten en/of referentiesPalpita quadristigmalis là một loài bướm đêm trong họ Crambidae.[1][2]