Cacozelia basiochrealis

Description

Cacozelia basiochrealis, the yellow-based cacozelia, is a species of snout moth in the genus Cacozelia. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878. It is found in the southern part of the United States. The length of the forewings is 9–11.5 mm. The forewings have a yellowish basal area with brown accents and a bluish-gray median area. The hindwings are dark grayish brown. Adults are generally on wing from late July to early September, but have also been recorded in June and October. Cacozelia is a genus of snout moths. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878 and is known from Venezuela.