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Lygropia falsalis

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Lygropia falsalis
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L. falsalis
Binomial name
Lygropia falsalis
Dyar, 1918

Lygropia falsalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1918. It is found in Mexico.[1]

The wingspan is about 19 mm. The forewings are pale subhyaline yellow with a purple-brown costa. There is a spot in the base of the cell. The outer margin is purple brown at the apex. The hindwings have a purple-brown border and a round black discal dot.[2]

References

  1. ^ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ Proceedings of the United States National Museum 54 (2239): 368