Helvibotys pseudohelvialis is a moth in the family Crambidae described by Hahn William Capps in 1967.[1] It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from western Texas to Arizona and California and in Utah.[2] It is also present in Sonora, Mexico.[3]
| Helvibotys pseudohelvialis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
| |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Helvibotys |
| Species: | H. pseudohelvialis
|
| Binomial name | |
| Helvibotys pseudohelvialis (Capps, 1967)
| |
| Synonyms | |
| |
The wingspan is 17–20 mm for males and 17–21 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing from June to September.[4]
References edit
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- ^ "801458.00 – 4981 – Helvibotys pseudohelvialis – (Capps, 1967)". North American Moth Photographers Group]. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Helvibotys pseudohelvialis (Capps, 1967)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- ^ Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 120 (3561)
 | This Pyraustinae-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |