Epina alleni

Epina alleni
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Epina
Species: E. alleni
Binomial name
Epina alleni
(Fernald, 1888)
Synonyms
  • Diatraea alleni Fernald, 1888

Epina alleni is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Fernald in 1888.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.[2]

The wingspan is about 25-30 mm. Adults have cream hindwings with a dark brown terminal line. Adults have been recorded on wing from June to August.[3]

References

  1. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. Bug Guide
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