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.
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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
edit- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801096.00 – 4922 – Cornifrons actualis – Barnes & McDunnough, 1918". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Heiman, Maury J. (December 4, 2013). "Species Cornifrons actualis - Hodges#4922". BugGuide. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
