Biology:Xanthostege roseiterminalis

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Short description: Species of moth

Xanthostege roseiterminalis
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Xanthostege
Species:
X. roseiterminalis
Binomial name
Xanthostege roseiterminalis
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)
Synonyms
  • Loxostege roseiterminalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1914

Xanthostege roseiterminalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Texas .[2]

The wingspan is 15–20 mm.[3] The forewings are bright yellow with a purplish-pink terminal border. The hindwings are whitish.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing in April.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q14520629 entry