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Blepharomastix primolalis

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Blepharomastix primolalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Blepharomastix
Species:
B. primolalis
Binomial name
Blepharomastix primolalis
(Schaus, 1924)
Synonyms
  • Stenia primolalis Schaus, 1924

Blepharomastix primolalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Schaus in 1924. It is found in Suriname.[1]

Description

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The wingspan is about 14 mm. The wings are white with honey-yellow markings. The basal half of the costa of the forewings is honey yellow.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ Schaus, W. (May 1924). "New Species of Pyralidae of the Subfamily Nymphulinae from Tropical America (Lepid.)". Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 26 (5): 127 – via Internet Archive. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.