Thaumatopsis bolterellus
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Kingdom: | Animalia
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Phylum: | Arthropoda
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Class: | Insecta
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Species: | T. bolterellus
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Thaumatopsis bolterellus (Fernald, 1887)
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Thaumatopsis bolterellus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1887.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Mexico and Texas.[2]
The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings are white with a brownish-grey edged costa, rows of dull stripes between the veins and two reddish-brown crosslines. The hindwings are dull white with a pale brownish-grey terminal line.
The larvae probably feed on grasses.[3]
References[]
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "800859.00 – 5452 – Thaumatopsis bolterellus – (Fernald, 1887)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ Heiman, Maury J. (October 23, 2013). "Species Thaumatopsis bolterellus - Hodges#5452". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
Categories:
- Crambini
- Moths described in 1887
- Moths of North America
- Crambini stubs