Thaumatopsis fernaldella

Thaumatopsis fernaldella is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William D. Kearfott in 1905.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, California, Florida, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Saskatchewan and Texas.[2] The habitat consists of prairies.

Thaumatopsis fernaldella
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T. fernaldella
Binomial name
Thaumatopsis fernaldella
Kearfott, 1905
Synonyms
  • Thaumatopsis fernaldella lagunella Dyar, 1912
  • Thaumatopsis fernaldella nortella Kearfott, 1905

The wingspan is 23–31 mm. The forewings are ashy grey to whitish brown with a white median streak and a terminal row of seven dark dots.[3] Adults are on wing from April to October.

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. "800852.00 – 5441 – Thaumatopsis fernaldella – Kearfott, 1905". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  3. Bird, C. D. (April 2003). "Species Page - Thaumatopsis fernaldella". Entomology Collection. University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved November 6, 2019.


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