Thaumatopsis magnificus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1891.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado.[2]
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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: | Crambini |
| Genus: | Thaumatopsis |
| Species: | T. magnificus
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| Binomial name | |
| Thaumatopsis magnificus (Fernald, 1891)
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The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are dull yellow with white stripes. The hindwings are uniform white. Adults are on wing in June and July.[3]
References edit
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ "800851.00 – 5440 – Thaumatopsis magnificus – (Fernald, 1891)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ McLeod, Robin (October 19, 2008). "Species Thaumatopsis magnificus - Hodges#5440". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved March 20, 2018.