Argyractis drumalis

Argyractis drumalis is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida.[2]

Argyractis drumalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Argyractis
Species:
A. drumalis
Binomial name
Argyractis drumalis
(Dyar, 1906)
Synonyms
  • Elophila drumalis Dyar, 1906
  • Petrophila drumalis

The length of the forewings is about 5 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from February to November.[3]

The larvae feed on the roots of Pistia stratiotes and Nymphaea species. They are aquatic.

Etymology

The species is named for Fort Drum, the type location.[4]

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References
  1. Natural History Museum Lepidoptera generic names catalog
  2. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  3. mothphotographersgroup
  4. Bug Guide


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