Cornifrons actualis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California, Montana, Nevada, Texas and Utah.[2] The habitat consists of deserts.

Cornifrons actualis
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C. actualis
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Cornifrons actualis

The wingspan is about 28 mm. The forewings are white, suffused with gray in the lower half and subterminally. The hindwings are whitish, shaded with smoky at the outer margin.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from February to April and in August.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "801096.00 – 4922 – Cornifrons actualis – Barnes & McDunnough, 1918". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  3. ^ Barnes & McDunnough, 1918. Contributions to the Natural History of the Lepidoptera of North America. p. 168   This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. ^ Heiman, Maury J. (December 4, 2013). "Species Cornifrons actualis - Hodges#4922". BugGuide. Retrieved June 7, 2019.