Abrenthia
Abrenthia is a genus of Glyphipterigidae (sedge moths). It was described by August Busck in 1915, and contains only one species Abrenthia cuprea. This species is found in North America, including Florida, Illinois[1] and Iowa.
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| Genus: | Abrenthia Busck, 1915 |
| Species: | A. cuprea |
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The wingspan is 9–12 mm. Adults have an orange head with black antennae. The forewings are dark metallic blue to greenish blue without markings. The hindwings are grey.[2]
There is probably one generation per year. Adults have been recorded from mid-to late June.[3]
References
- "360091.00 – 2336 – Abrenthia cuprea – Busck, 1915". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- "None (Abrenthia cuprea), Busck, 1915 - 2336.000000 - 360091.000000". Insects of Iowa. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- Microleps.org
External links
- "Abrenthia cuprea Busck 1915". Insecta.pro. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- "Caught Between the Pages: Treasures from the Franclemont Collection". Online virtual exhibit featuring a selection of historic entomological writings and images from the Comstock Library of Entomology at Cornell University
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