Biology:Crambus sanfordellus
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Short description: Species of moth
| Crambus sanfordellus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Crambus |
| Species: | C. sanfordellus
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| Binomial name | |
| Crambus sanfordellus Klots, 1942
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Crambus sanfordellus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Alexander Barrett Klots in 1942.[1] It is found in the US state of Florida.[2]
The length of the forewings is about 11.6 mm. The ground color of the forewings is bright orange brown with a silvery-white discal stripe and a series of semi-metallic lines the between veins. The hindwings are light brownish, but whitish towards the anal region.
Etymology
The species is named for Mr. L. J. Sanford, one of the collectors of the species.[3]
References
- ↑ Nuss, M. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ↑ "800955.00 – 5367 – Crambus sanfordellus – Klots, 1942". Mississippi State University. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5367. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- ↑ American Museum Novitates No. 1191
Wikidata ☰ Q13499994 entry
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