About Pseudoschinia elautalis Grote, 1881
Pseudoschinia is a moth genus in the family Crambidae. This genus contains only one species: Pseudoschinia elautalis, first described by Grote in 1881. This species is native to North America, with confirmed records from Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. The forewings of adults measure 10–13 mm in length. The forewings are pale ochreous yellow, while the hindwings are white. Adult moths have been recorded in flight from March through August. The larvae of this species feed on species from the genera Ferocactus, Opuntia, and Cylindropuntia, specifically including Ferocactus cylindraceus and Ferocactus wislizeni.
