Thaumatopsis magnificus | |
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Scientific 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) | |
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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
- 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.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Thaumatopsis magnificus |
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