Epina alleni is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1888.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.[2]
| Epina alleni | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Subfamily: | Crambinae |
| Tribe: | incertae sedis |
| Genus: | Epina |
| Species: | E. alleni
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| Binomial name | |
| Epina alleni (Fernald, 1888)
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The wingspan is about 25–30 mm. Adults have cream hindwings with a dark brown terminal line. Adults have been recorded on wing from June to August.[3]
References
edit- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ "800827.00 – 5469 – Epina alleni – (Fernald, 1888)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ Heiman, Maury J. (October 23, 2013). "Species Epina alleni - Hodges#5469". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved March 20, 2018.