Herpetogramma pertextalis, commonly known as the bold-feathered grass moth, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was first described by Julius Lederer in 1863 and is found in North America.[1]
Herpetogramma pertextalis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Herpetogramma |
Species: | H. pertextalis
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Binomial name | |
Herpetogramma pertextalis (Lederer, 1863)
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Description
editAdult bold-feathered grass moths have a wingspan of about 33 mm and hold their wings open at rest, exposing both the forewings and hindwings. All four wings are whitish-tan and iridescent with a series of jagged lines. A dark brown line is present at the lowermost margin of all four wings[2][1].
Range and Habitat
editThis species is native to North America and is most commonly observed in open grassy areas such as fields, lawns and pastures.[3][4]
Ecology
editH. pertextalis larvae feed on the leaves of Clethra alnifolia.[5]
References
edit- ^ "801197.00 – 5275 – Herpetogramma pertextalis – Bold-feathered Grass Moth – (Lederer, 1863)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ^ "Species Herpetogramma pertextalis - Bold-feathered Grass Moth - Hodges#5275". bugguide.net. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "Bold-feathered Grass Moth". www.pwconserve.org. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "Bold-feathered Grass Moth". www.insectidentification.org. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "Herpetogramma pertextalis". massmoths.org. Retrieved 2024-01-02.