Crambus johnsoni
| Crambus johnsoni | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Crambus |
| Species: | C. johnsoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Crambus johnsoni Klots, 1942 | |
Crambus johnsoni is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Klots in 1942.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Mexico[2] and Arizona.
The length of the forewings is 12-15 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is greenlish-brassy brown, paler towards the inner margin. The hindwings are grey brown, paler towards the anal margin.
Etymology
The species is named for Ranger John W. Johnson of the U.S. Forest Service.[3]
References
- ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup
- ↑ American Museum Novitates No. 1191
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