Agriphila vulgivagellus Clemens, 1861 is a animal in the Crambidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Agriphila vulgivagellus Clemens, 1861

Agriphila vulgivagellus Clemens, 1861

Agriphila vulgivagellus, the vagabond crambus, is a North American Crambidae moth that feeds on grasses and grains as larvae.

Family
Genus
Agriphila
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Agriphila vulgivagellus Clemens, 1861

Agriphila vulgivagellus, commonly called the vagabond crambus or vagabond sod webworm, is a species of moth belonging to the family Crambidae. This moth is distributed across a range in North America, extending from Quebec and New England south to Florida, west to Texas, and north to Alberta. The wingspan of adult Agriphila vulgivagellus measures 20–39 mm. Adults are active from August to October, and the species produces one generation per year. The larvae of this moth feed on a variety of grasses, along with wheat, rye, and other cultivated grains. Immature larvae of Agriphila vulgivagellus overwinter, remaining dormant through the cold season.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Crambidae Agriphila

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