About Petrophila bifascialis Robinson, 1869
Petrophila bifascialis, commonly known as the two-banded petrophila moth, is a member of the moth family Crambidae. This species was formally described by Robinson in 1869. It is native to North America, with recorded ranges extending from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas, and north to Ontario. The wingspan of adult individuals ranges from 11 to 24 mm. Adult moths are active in flight from late May through September. The larvae of this species are aquatic, and feed on diatoms and algae.
