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Diastictis sperryorum

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Diastictis sperryorum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Diastictis
Species:
D. sperryorum
Binomial name
Diastictis sperryorum

Diastictis sperryorum is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by the Canadian entomologist Eugene Munroe in 1956.[1]

The wingspan is 22–25 mm. Adults are on wing from February to August.[2]

Description

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Diastictis sperryorum has brown wings with white dots spread all over them.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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Diastictis sperryorum is found in North America. It is present mainly in California, although it has been recorded in New Mexico, Arizona Oklahoma and Texas.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Munroe, E., 1956. Restriction and Revision of the Genus Diastictis Hübner (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). The Canadian Entomologist, 88(5): 208-228
  2. ^ a b c mothphotographersgroup