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Blepharomastix crusalis

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Blepharomastix crusalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Blepharomastix
Species:
B. crusalis
Binomial name
Blepharomastix crusalis
H. Druce, 1895

Blepharomastix crusalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1895. It is found in Veracruz, Mexico.[1]

Description

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The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings and hindwings are pale fawn. The forewings edged with brown along the costal margin. There is a spot in the cell and there are three dark brown bands crossing the wing. The hindwings are crossed by two brown bands, the marginal line is spotted with brown.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ Druce, Herbert (1900). "BIOLOGIA CENTRALI-AMERICANA, INSECTA, LEPIDOPTERA-HETEROCERA". Biologia Centrali-Americana. 2. London: 271. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.