Biology:Dichogama colotha
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Short description: Species of moth
| Dichogama colotha | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Dichogama |
| Species: | D. colotha
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| Binomial name | |
| Dichogama colotha Dyar, 1912
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Dichogama colotha is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It is found in Costa Rica,[2] Mexico and the United States , where it has been recorded from Texas . It is also found in Puerto Rico.[3]
The wingspan is 28–36 mm. The forewings are white, but black from the costa to the outer line. The hindwings are white, with a dark grey terminal shade.[4] Adults are on wing from June to October.[5]
References
- ↑ "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ BOLD Systems
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup
- ↑ Dyar, H.G., 1912. Descriptions of new species and genera of Lepidoptera, chiefly from Mexico. Proceedings of the United States National Museum, 42: 103
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ↑ Bug Guide
Wikidata ☰ Q18087155 entry
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