Thaumatopsis bolterellus
Thaumatopsis bolterellus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1887.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Mexico and Texas.[2]
| Thaumatopsis bolterellus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Subfamily: | Crambinae |
| Tribe: | Crambini |
| Genus: | Thaumatopsis |
| Species: | T. bolterellus |
| Binomial name | |
| Thaumatopsis bolterellus (Fernald, 1887) | |
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The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings are white with a brownish-grey edged costa, rows of dull stripes between the veins and two reddish-brown crosslines. The hindwings are dull white with a pale brownish-grey terminal line.
The larvae probably feed on grasses.[3]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- "800859.00 – 5452 – Thaumatopsis bolterellus – (Fernald, 1887)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- Heiman, Maury J. (October 23, 2013). "Species Thaumatopsis bolterellus - Hodges#5452". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
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