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Loxostege sticticalis

(Loxostege sticticalis)

Description

Loxostege sticticalis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Linnaeus in 1761. It is found in the Palearctic ecozone and Nearctic ecozone. The wingspan is 24–29 millimetres (0.94–1.14 in). The moth flies from May to September depending on the location. The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, such as Artemisia vulgaris, beet, Chenopodium album and Artemisia campestris. It can become a pest for sugar beet and tobacco.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Crambidae
Genus:Loxostege
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