Blepharomastix potentalis

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

Blepharomastix potentalis 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]

Description

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The wingspan is about 19 mm. The forewings are whitish, sprinkled lightly with brown scaling. The hindwings are similar in color, but rather whiter towards the base and with a dark subterminal line.[3]

References

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