Blepharomastix coatepecensis

Blepharomastix coatepecensis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1895. It is known from Coatepec, Mexico.[2]

Blepharomastix coatepecensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Blepharomastix
Species:
B. coatepecensis
Binomial name
Blepharomastix coatepecensis

Description

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The forewings and hindwings are pale brownish white. The former crossed by three waved brown lines from the costal to the inner margin. The hindwings are crossed by two waved brown lines. The marginal line is dark brown. The wingspan is 19 mm (3/4 in).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Druce, Herbert (1895). Insecta. Lepidoptera-Heterocera. Vol. II. Biologia Centrali-Americana. London: British Museum (Natural History). p. 270.
  2. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.