Blepharomastix potentalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona.[2]
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Blepharomastix |
Species: | B. potentalis
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Binomial name | |
Blepharomastix potentalis (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)
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Description
editThe wingspan is about 19 mm. The forewings are whitish, sprinkled lightly with brown scaling. The hindwings are similar in color, but rather whiter towards the base and with a dark subterminal line.[3]
References
edit- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801258.00 – 5184 – Blepharomastix potentalis – (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
- ^ Some new North American Pyraustinae This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.