Choristostigma plumbosignalis

Choristostigma plumbosignalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Choristostigma
Species: C. plumbosignalis
Binomial name
Choristostigma plumbosignalis
(Fernald, 1888)[1]
Synonyms
  • Botis plumbosignalis Fernald, 1888

Choristostigma plumbosignalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Fernald in 1888.[2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia and Alberta to Arizona and New Mexico, east to South Dakota.[3] The habitat consists of grassland coulees, the Aspen Parkland, as well as wooded areas in boreal forests and mountainous areas.

The wingspan is 20-21 mm. The forewings are sulphur yellow with a light purplish Y-shape overlaid with lead colored scales. The hindwings are off-white, slightly tinged with yellow on the outer margin.[4] Adults are on wing from June to August.

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