Biology:Diastictis sperryorum
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Short description: Species of moth
Diastictis sperryorum | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Diastictis |
Species: | D. sperryorum
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Binomial name | |
Diastictis sperryorum Eugene Munroe, 1956
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Diastictis sperryorum is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by the Canadian entomologist Eugene Munroe in 1956.[1]
The wingspan is 22–25 mm. Adults are on wing from February to August.[2]
Description
Diastictis sperryorum has brown wings with white dots spread all over them.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Diastictis sperryorum is found in North America. It is present mainly in California , although it has been recorded in New Mexico, Arizona Oklahoma and Texas .[2]
References
- ↑ Munroe, E., 1956. Restriction and Revision of the Genus Diastictis Hübner (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). The Canadian Entomologist, 88(5): 208-228
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 mothphotographersgroup
Wikidata ☰ Q13588079 entry
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