Moths of North Dakota

Crambidae: Crambinae: Crambini


Agriphila ruricolella (Zeller 1863)

Common name: listed here as Lesser vagabond sod webworm.

Hodges #: 5399.

Identification: Rfw 9.4 mm, fw fringe metallic gold, terminal line a series of dots, frons evenly rounded, proboscis scaled at base.

Similar species: 2998, 5391, 5403.

Distribution: southern Canada and temperate United States east of the Rockies.

Hosts: general feeder on Poaceae– grasses.

 

moth image

ND, Cass Co., NE Fargo. 18- VIII- 1993, yard light. coll. D. Rider.

 

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  Moth county records  

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Last updated: 03/27/02

Gerald M. Fauske
Research Specialist
NDSU
202 Hultz Hall
Fargo, ND 58105
E-Mail: Gerald.Fauske@ndsu.nodak.edu

 
Published by the Department of Entomology 


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