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Thaumatopsis magnificus

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Species of moth

Thaumatopsis magnificus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Subfamily: Crambinae
Tribe: Crambini
Genus: Thaumatopsis
Species: T. magnificus
Binomial name
Thaumatopsis magnificus
(Fernald, 1891)
Synonyms
  • Propexus magnificus Fernald, 1891

Thaumatopsis magnificus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1891. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado.

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.

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  2. "800851.00 – 5440 – Thaumatopsis magnificus – (Fernald, 1891)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  3. McLeod, Robin (October 19, 2008). "Species Thaumatopsis magnificus - Hodges#5440". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
Taxon identifiers
Thaumatopsis magnificus


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