Crambus sargentellus
Crambus sargentellus 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 Arizona and New Mexico.[2]
| Crambus sargentellus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Crambus |
| Species: | C. sargentellus |
| Binomial name | |
| Crambus sargentellus Klots, 1942 | |
The length of the forewings is 13-17.3 mm. The ground color of the forewings is pale brownish yellow, but lighter towards the inner margin. The hindwings are pale, grayish brown, rather thinly scaled.
Etymology
The species is named for Dr. William D. Sargent of the College of the City of New York.[3]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- "800964.00 – 5376 – Crambus sargentellus – Klots, 1942". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- American Museum Novitates No. 1191
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