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Eurrhyparodes splendens

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Eurrhyparodes splendens
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E. splendens
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Eurrhyparodes splendens
Druce, 1895

Eurrhyparodes splendens is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Druce in 1895. It is found from Arizona and Texas[1] through Mexico (Jalapa, Veracruz, Morelos, Guerrero, Yucatan) to Guatemala[2] and Costa Rica.[3]

The wingspan is about 19 mm.[4] The forewings are dark brown, crossed by three fine waved yellowish-white lines. The third line, outer margin and part of the inner margin bordered by a metallic steel blue band. The hindwings are crossed by two yellowish-white lines from the costal to the inner margin. There is a third waved line. Both the outer and inner margins are bordered with metallic steel blue.[5] Adults are on wing in July, September and December.

References

  1. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  2. ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  3. ^ BOLD Systems
  4. ^ Bug Guide
  5. ^ Druce, H., 1895. Biologia Centrali-Americana: Insecta. Lepidoptera: Heterocera. 2: 271