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Cornifrons actualis
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C. actualis
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Cornifrons actualis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1918

Cornifrons actualis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1918.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California, Montana, Nevada, Texas and Utah.[2] The habitat consists of deserts.

The wingspan is about 28 mm. The forewings are white, suffused with grey in the lower half and subterminally. The hindwings are whitish, shaded with smoky at the outer margin.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from February to April and in August.[4]

References

  1. ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ^ Barnes & McDunnough, 1918. Contributions to the natural history of the Lepidoptera of North America. p. (168)
  4. ^ Bug Guide