Biology:Blepharomastix potentalis

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Short description: Species of moth

Blepharomastix potentalis
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Blepharomastix
Species:
B. potentalis
Binomial name
Blepharomastix potentalis
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)
Synonyms
  • Pyrausta potentalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1914

Blepharomastix potentalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona.[2]

Description

The wingspan is about 19 mm. The forewings are whitish, sprinkled lightly with brown scaling. The hindwings are similar in color, but rather whiter towards the base and with a dark subterminal line.[3]

References

  1. Nuss, M. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved July 15, 2014. 
  2. "801258.00 – 5184 – Blepharomastix potentalis – (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)". Mississippi State University. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5184. Retrieved June 14, 2019. 
  3. Some new North American Pyraustinae This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

Wikidata ☰ Q19596123 entry