Biology:Argyria critica

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Short description: Species of moth

Argyria critica
Argyria critica - Straight-lined Argyria Moth (14999898986).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Argyria
Species:
A. critica
Binomial name
Argyria critica
Forbes, 1920[1]

Argyria critica, the straight-lined vaxi or straight-lined argyria moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Trowbridge Merrifield Forbes in 1920.[2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Maine and Ontario, south to Florida and west to Illinois. The habitat consists of fields and meadows.

The wingspan is 15–18 mm. The forewings are silvery white with a yellow or orange median band. The hindwings are white. Adults are on wing from June to September in the northern part of the range and from March to July in Florida.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13393788 entry