Xanthostege roseiterminalis

Xanthostege roseiterminalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Texas.[2]

Xanthostege roseiterminalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Xanthostege
Species:
X. roseiterminalis
Binomial name
Xanthostege roseiterminalis
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)
Synonyms
  • Loxostege roseiterminalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1914

The wingspan is 15–20 mm.[3] The forewings are bright yellow with a purplish-pink terminal border. The hindwings are whitish.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing in April.

References
  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. "801467.00 – 4989 – Xanthostege roseiterminalis – (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
  3. Heiman, Maury J. (October 23, 2013). "Species Xanthostege roseiterminalis - Hodges#4989". BugGuide. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
  4. Contributions to the Natural History of the Lepidoptera of North America 2 (6): 233


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