Chalcoela pegasalis
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Chalcoela pegasalis, the wasp parasitizer moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is found in Cuba, Jamaica, the French Antilles, Puerto Rico[2] and also the United States and Canada.
Adults are on wing from May to September.
The larvae are parasitoids of the larvae of Polistes species.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ BugGuide
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