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Frechinia lutosalis

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Frechinia lutosalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Frechinia
Species:
F. lutosalis
Binomial name
Frechinia lutosalis
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)
Synonyms
  • Titanio lutosalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1914

Frechinia lutosalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico.[2]

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are olive green, suffused with white and with a white basal dash. The terminal area is paler than the median area. The hindwings are dark smoky with a darker terminal line.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from June to August.

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "801136.00 – 4799 – Frechinia lutosalis – (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  3. ^ "Some New North American Pyraustinae" Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.