Leptosteges flavicostella is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1887.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida, South Carolina and Georgia.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Leptosteges |
| Species: | L. flavicostella
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| Leptosteges flavicostella (Fernald, 1887)
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The wingspan is 11–13 mm. Adults are on wing from April to November in Florida.[3]
References
edit- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ "800698.00 – 5301 – Leptosteges flavicostella – (Fernald, 1887)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ Heiman, Maury J. (October 24, 2013). "Species Leptosteges flavicostella - Hodges#5301". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved March 20, 2018.