Frechinia lutosalis

Frechinia lutosalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico.[2]

Frechinia lutosalis
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F. lutosalis
Binomial name
Frechinia lutosalis
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)
Synonyms
  • Titanio lutosalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1914

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are olive green, suffused with white and with a white basal dash. The terminal area is paler than the median area. The hindwings are dark smoky with a darker terminal line.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from June to August.

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. "801136.00 – 4799 – Frechinia lutosalis – (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  3. "Some New North American Pyraustinae"


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