Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Argyria nummulalis Hübner, 1818
Identification
Bob Patterson notes from Richard Brown at Mississippi Entomological Museum.
"We have been calling these A. rufisignella in error, just pointed out to me by Richard Brown at Miss. Entomol. Museum. A rufisignella lacks the substantial brown edge along the inner margin. It has a few fine striations along the costa near the apex (clearing lacking in this photo). It is also quite uncommon to rare."
Range
Heppner (2003) reported the range to include Pennsylvania to Florida, Illinois to Texas.
(1)Season
The main flight period is May to September.
(2)
Heppner (2003) reported adults year round in Florida.
(1)Food
Heppner (2003) reported the host is grass species (Gramineae).
See Also
Argyria lineella forewing has small dark spots
Snowy Urola (
Urola nivalis) forewing lacks orange strip along inner margin
both of the above species have a white head and palps.
Print References
Hübner, 1818. Zutr. Samml. exot. Schmett. 1: p. 30; pl.32, figs 185, 186.
Martinez, E.L. & R.L. Brown, 2007. Argyriini (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) of Mississippi and Alabama with a redescription of
Argyria rufisignella (Zeller).
Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society, 61(2).
(3)