Eudonia leucophthalma
Eudonia leucophthalma is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1929.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia and Alberta to Washington and California.[2]
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The wingspan is about 14 mm. Adults are similar to Eudonia echo, but smaller and the dark shadings are more olivaceous and denser (not grey). The lines are narrowed and contrasting whitish. The reinform spot is Y shaped with a small white speck on the lower side.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from May to September.
Subspecies
- Eudonia leucophthalma leucophthalma (British Columbia)
- Eudonia leucophthalma petaluma Munroe, 1972 (California)
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gollark: `If I add thermal transport, everyone will use those and nothing else` doesn't make sense given you adding EIO.
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References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- Moth Photographers Group at Mississippi State University
- Dyar, Harrison G. (1929). "Notes and new species of American moths of the genus Scoparia Haworth" (PDF). Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 74 (2769): 1–9. doi:10.5479/si.00963801.74-2769.1.
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