Epipagis forsythae

Epipagis forsythae, or Forsyth's epipagis moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It was described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1955. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida.[2]

Epipagis forsythae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Epipagis
Species:
E. forsythae
Binomial name
Epipagis forsythae
Munroe, 1955

The wingspan is about 21 mm. The forewings are brown with white markings in the antemedial, median and subterminal areas. There is a dark postmedial line which widens into a broad base at the inner margin. There is also a small white patch beyond the postmedial line at the anal angle. The hindwings are mostly white with two or three dark discal spots, as well as a dark shade in the triangular area across the apex.[3]

References
  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  2. "801353.00 – 5146 – Epipagis forsythae – Forsyth's Epipagis Moth – Munroe, 1955". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  3. McLeod, Robin (April 22, 2016). "Species Epipagis forsythae - Forsyth's Epipagis - Hodges#5146". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved April 8, 2018.


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