Biology:Argyria rufisignella
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Argyria |
| Species: | A. rufisignella
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| Binomial name | |
| Argyria rufisignella (Zeller, 1872)[1]
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Argyria rufisignella, the mother-of-pearl moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Zeller in 1872.[2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from the eastern United States and in the south to Arizona.
The length of the forewings is 6-6.72 mm.[3] The forewings are silvery white with a light brown costal margin. The hindwings are white.[4]
References
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup
- ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ Bug Guide
- ↑ Martinez, E. L. and R. L. Brown 2007. Argyriini (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) of Mississippi and Alabama with a redescription of Argyria rufisignella (Zeller). Jl. Lep. Soc. 61(2): 78-83
Wikidata ☰ Q13393829 entry
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