Eufernaldia cadarellus

Eufernaldia cadarellus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1896. It has been found in Mexico[1] and the US states of Arizona, Texas and Utah.[2]

Eufernaldia cadarellus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Eufernaldia
Species:
E. cadarellus
Binomial name
Eufernaldia cadarellus
(H. Druce, 1896)
Synonyms
  • Crambus cadarellus H. Druce, 1896
  • Eufernaldia argenteonervella Hulst, 1900

The wingspan of the moth is about 18 mm.[3] Its forewings are pale straw in color with silvery-white veins; the hindwings are uniform grayish, with an outer margin edged with yellowish fawn.[4] Adults are on wing from May to July and in September.

References
  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. "800772.00 – 5338 – Eufernaldia cadarellus – (Druce, 1896)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  3. Eiseman, Charley (March 2, 2016). "Species Eufernaldia cadarellus - Hodges#5338". BugGuide. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  4. Druce, H. 1896. Biologia Centrali-Americana: Lepidoptera Heterocera 2: 290


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