Apilocrocis pimalis, or the Pima apilocrocis moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1926.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Apilocrocis |
| Species: | A. pimalis
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It is found in North America, and has been recorded in Arizona and Texas.[2] The moth's wingspan is 20–30 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August.[3]
References edit
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801388.00 – 5113 – Apilocrocis pimalis – Pima Apilocrocis Moth – (Barnes & Benjamin, 1926)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- ^ McLeod, Robin (April 2, 2016). "Species Apilocrocis pimalis - Apilocrocis Moth - Hodges#5113". BugGuide. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
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