About Raphiptera argillaceellus Packard, 1868
Raphiptera is a genus of moths belonging to the family Crambidae. This genus holds only one single species: Raphiptera argillaceellus, commonly known as the diminutive grass-veneer. This moth species is native to eastern North America, with confirmed records from Labrador, Ontario, Wisconsin, Connecticut, New York, Quebec, Alberta, and Michigan. Its range extends southward to Florida and Texas in the southeastern region of North America, and reaches as far south as Costa Rica in Central America. This species inhabits bogs. The wingspan of adult Raphiptera argillaceellus measures between 10 and 15 mm. Adult moths are active in flight from June through August. It is thought that the larvae of this species most likely feed on grasses.
