Loxostege allectalis

Description

Loxostege allectalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877. It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from southern California to Texas. To the south, the range extends into Mexico and Central America. The wingspan is 21–26 mm. The forewings are a mixture of speckled gray and brown patches and dark brownish spots in the median area. The terminal line consists of a series of dark dashes. The hindwings are brownish gray. Adults are on wing from March to September. The larvae feed on Lycium berlandieri.