Crambus johnsoni
Crambus johnsoni is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Alexander Barrett Klots in 1942.[1] It is found in the US states of New Mexico[2] and Arizona.
| Crambus johnsoni | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Crambus |
| Species: | C. johnsoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Crambus johnsoni Klots, 1942 | |
The length of the forewings is 12–15 mm. The ground color of the forewings is greenlish-brassy brown, paler towards the inner margin. The hindwings are gray brown, paler towards the anal margin.
Etymology
The species is named for Ranger John W. Johnson of the U.S. Forest Service.[3]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- "800963.00 – 5375 – Crambus johnsoni – Klots, 1942". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- American Museum Novitates No. 1191
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