Thaumatopsis magnificus

Thaumatopsis magnificus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Thaumatopsis
Species:	T. magnificus
Binomial name
	Thaumatopsis magnificus; (Fernald, 1891)
Synonyms
	Propexus magnificus Fernald, 1891;

Thaumatopsis magnificus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1891.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado.^[2]

The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are dull yellow with white stripes. The hindwings are uniform white. Adults are on wing in June and July.^[3]

References

^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
^ "800851.00 – 5440 – Thaumatopsis magnificus – (Fernald, 1891)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
^ McLeod, Robin (October 19, 2008). "Species Thaumatopsis magnificus - Hodges#5440". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved March 20, 2018.

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[1] Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 20, 2018.

[2] "800851.00 – 5440 – Thaumatopsis magnificus – (Fernald, 1891)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.

[3] McLeod, Robin (October 19, 2008). "Species Thaumatopsis magnificus - Hodges#5440". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved March 20, 2018.

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