Sooty Lipocosmodes

Lipocosmodes fuliginosalis

''Lipocosmodes'' is a genus of moths of the family Crambidae. It contains only one species, ''Lipocosmodes fuliginosalis'', which is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Quebec to Florida and from Illinois to Texas.
Sooty Lipocosmodes - Lipocosmodes fuliginosalis TL: ~6 mm. White FW with large brown patch in median area. Hosts: Unknown. Status: Common.

Habitat: Attracted to 365 and 395 nm LED lights in a semi-rural area

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Appearance

The wingspan is 13–15 mm. The forewings are white in the basal area and at the apex, the remaining area is brownish-grey. Adults are on wing from January to November.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyCrambidae
GenusLipocosmodes
SpeciesL. fuliginosalis