Ostrinia obumbratalis

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Ostrinia obumbratalis
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O. obumbratalis
Binomial name
Ostrinia obumbratalis
(Lederer, 1863)
Synonyms
  • Botys obumbratalis Lederer, 1863
  • Botys obliteralis Walker, 1866
  • Pyrausta ainsliei Heinrich, 1919

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Ostrinia obumbratalis, the smartweed borer, is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Lederer in 1863.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Brunswick and Manitoba to Louisiana and Florida.[2]

The larvae feed on various plants, including Polygonum, Ambrosia, Xanthium and Eupatorium species, as well as Zea mays.[3]

References

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  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. Ostrinia at funet


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