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L. oregonella (Walsingham)
Adult Characteristics
Wingspan 21-24 mm. Forewing cinnamon brown, with a cream white basal transverse band, a second transverse band on mid wing, and a costal spot that extends about 2/3 across the wing . Hindwing medium gray.
Comparison with similar species
There is no mistaking this species.
Host, oviposition, and larval feeding habits
The species should be sought on Heuchera (Saxifragaceae).
Geographic distribution
British Columbia, Canada, and Washington, Oregon, and Colorado, USA.
Habitat
In dry open pine forest and subalpine meadows.
References
Type material in British Museum, Natural History.
About this page
Olle Pellmyr
E-mail: pellmyr@ctrvax.vanderbilt.edu.
Dept of Biology, Vanderbilt University, Box 1812-B
Nashville, TN 37235, USA
Page copyright © 1996 Olle Pellmyr
Title illustration:
Male: San Juan Co, Colorado, USA
Female: British Columbia, Canada
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