Petrophila santafealis

Petrophila santafealis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by John B. Heppner in 1976.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona and Florida.[2]

Petrophila santafealis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Petrophila
Species:
P. santafealis
Binomial name
Petrophila santafealis
(Heppner, 1976)
Synonyms
  • Parargyractis santafealis Heppner, 1976

The length of the forewings is 5.2–7 mm for males and 6.5–9 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing year round.

The larvae are aquatic and feed on algae.

Etymology

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It is named for Florida's Santa Fe River, the type location.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Moth Photographers Group at Mississippi State University
  3. ^ Bug Guide