Crambus sargentellus
| Crambus sargentellus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Crambus |
| Species: | C. sargentellus |
| Binomial name | |
| Crambus sargentellus Klots, 1942 | |
Crambus sargentellus 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 Arizona and New Mexico.[2]
The length of the forewings is 13-17.3 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale brownish yellow, but lighter towards the inner margin. The hindwings are pale, greyish brown, rather thinly scaled.
Etymology
The species is named for Dr. William D. Sargent of the College of the City of New York.[3]
References
- ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup
- ↑ American Museum Novitates No. 1191
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