Blepharomastix pseudoranalis

Blepharomastix pseudoranalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona.[2]

Blepharomastix pseudoranalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Blepharomastix
Species:
B. pseudoranalis
Binomial name
Blepharomastix pseudoranalis
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)
Synonyms
  • Pyrausta pseudoranalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1914

Description

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The wingspan is about 24 mm. The wings are pale ochreous, slightly sprinkled with brown scales The lines on the forewings are dark, the terminal line dotted.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing in July and August.

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "801257.00 – 5183 – Blepharomastix pseudoranalis – (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  3. ^ Some new North American Pyraustinae   This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.