Lygropia plumbicostalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1871.[1] It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from Arizona, Florida and Texas.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Lygropia |
| Species: | L. plumbicostalis
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| Lygropia plumbicostalis (Grote, 1871)
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The wingspan is about 27 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to September.[3]
References edit
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801176.00 – 5249 – Lygropia plumbicostalis – (Grote, 1871)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ Roberts, Jason D. (April 24, 2016). "Species Lygropia plumbicostalis - Hodges#5249". BugGuide. Retrieved August 8, 2018.