Palpita freemanalis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Palpita |
| Species: | P. freemanalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Palpita freemanalis Munroe, 1952
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Palpita freemanalis, or Freeman's palpita moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1952.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.[2]
The wingspan is 20–22 mm.[3] There are two distinct forms. The early spring form is dark brownish grey and larger than the summer form, which is yellowish orange. Adults have been recorded from March to September, with most records from August.
References[]
- ^ Nuss, Matthias; Landry, Bernard; Vegliante, Francesca; Tränkner, Andreas; Mally, Richard; Hayden, James; Bauer, Franziska; Segerer, Andreas; Li, Houhun; Schouten, Rob; Solis, M. Alma; Trofimova, Tatiana; De Prins, Jurate & Speidel, Wolfgang (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801362.00 – 5140 – Mimorista trimaculalis (Grote, 1878)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- ^ Balaban, John and Jane (May 27, 2016). "Species Palpita freemanalis - Freeman's Palpita Moth - Hodges#5225". BugGuide. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
Categories:
- Moths described in 1952
- Palpita
- Moths of North America
- Palpita stubs