Orphanostigma angustale

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Orphanostigma angustale
Orphanostigma sp. (Crambidae Pyraustinae).jpg
Orphanostigma angustale or close
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Family:
Genus:
Species:
O. angustale
Binomial name
Orphanostigma angustale
Hampson, 1893
Synonyms
  • Syngamia xanthalis Hampson, 1899

Orphanostigma angustale is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1893. It is found on New Guinea[1] and in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.

The forewings are dark brown with two large pale spots. The hindwings are pale brown with a dark brown area at the wingtip.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  2. ^ Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (3 April 2015). "Orphanostigma angustale Hampson, 1893". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 30 October 2018.


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