Choristostigma plumbosignalis Fernald, 1888 is a animal in the Crambidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Choristostigma plumbosignalis Fernald, 1888

Choristostigma plumbosignalis Fernald, 1888

Choristostigma plumbosignalis is a North American Crambidae moth described in 1888 by Charles H. Fernald.

Family
Genus
Choristostigma
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Choristostigma plumbosignalis Fernald, 1888

Choristostigma plumbosignalis is a moth species that belongs to the Crambidae family. It was first described by Charles H. Fernald in 1888. This moth is found in North America, with recorded ranges stretching from British Columbia and Alberta south to Arizona and New Mexico, and east to South Dakota. It occupies multiple habitat types, including grassland coulees, aspen parkland, wooded sections of boreal forests, and mountainous regions. The wingspan of adult Choristostigma plumbosignalis measures 20 to 21 millimeters. Adult moths are active between June and August.

Photo: (c) Juan Carlos Garcia Morales, all rights reserved, uploaded by Juan Carlos Garcia Morales

Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Crambidae Choristostigma

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