Argyractis drumalis
Appearance
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Argyractis |
Species: | A. drumalis
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Binomial name | |
Argyractis drumalis (Dyar, 1906)
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Argyractis drumalis is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida.[2]
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
[edit]The species is named for Fort Drum, the type location.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Natural History Museum Lepidoptera generic names catalog
- ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ mothphotographersgroup
- ^ Bug Guide