Crambus sanfordellus

Crambus sanfordellus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Crambus
Species:	C. sanfordellus
Binomial name
	Crambus sanfordellus; Klots, 1942

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.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
^ "800955.00 – 5367 – Crambus sanfordellus – Klots, 1942". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
^ American Museum Novitates No. 1191

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[1] Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.

[2] "800955.00 – 5367 – Crambus sanfordellus – Klots, 1942". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved November 8, 2019.

[3] American Museum Novitates No. 1191

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