Xanthostege plana is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1883.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona and Texas.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Xanthostege |
| Species: | X. plana
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| Xanthostege plana (Grote, 1883)
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The forewings are dark yellow with a contrasting pinkish-red fringe.[3] The hindwings are translucent stramineous (straw colored).[4] Adults are on wing from July to September.
References
edit- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801468.00 – 4990 – Xanthostege plana – (Grote, 1883)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ Heiman, Maury J. (October 24, 2013). "Species Xanthostege plana - Hodges#4990". BugGuide. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ Papilio 2 (9-10): 184
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