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Ostrinia marginalis

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Ostrinia marginalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1866.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Newfoundland and Maine west to Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Yukon.[2] The habitat consists of bogs and marshes.

The wingspan is 15–17 mm. The forewings and hindwings are dark brown with a white postmedial line.

The larvae feed on Rumex and Polygonum species.[3]

References

  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.
  3. ^ Bird, C. D. (2008). "Species Details: Ostrinia marginalis". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
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Ostrinia marginalis: Brief Summary

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Ostrinia marginalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1866. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Newfoundland and Maine west to Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Yukon. The habitat consists of bogs and marshes.

The wingspan is 15–17 mm. The forewings and hindwings are dark brown with a white postmedial line.

The larvae feed on Rumex and Polygonum species.

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