Rupela nivea

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Rupela nivea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Rupela
Species:
R. nivea
Binomial name
Rupela nivea
Walker, 1863

Rupela nivea is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1863.[1] It is found in Panama, Brazil (Paraná, Pará) and Argentina.[2]

The wingspan is 24–37 mm. The wings are pure white.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ Savela, Markku. "Rupela nivea Walker, 1863". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  3. ^ Heinrich, Carl (1937). "Moths of the Genus Rupela (Pyralididae: Schoenobiinae)". Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 84 (3019): 355–388 – via Internet Archive.