Polygrammodes sanguinalis

Polygrammodes sanguinalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1895. It is found in Texas,[1] Mexico (Veracruz), Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama.[2]

Polygrammodes sanguinalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Polygrammodes
Species:
P. sanguinalis
Binomial name
Polygrammodes sanguinalis
H. Druce, 1895

The forewings and hindwings are white, crossed from the costal to the inner margin by a series of reddish-brown zigzag lines, which become broader near the base.[3] Adults are on wing from September to October.[4]

References

  1. "801338.00 – 5231 – Polygrammodes sanguinalis – Druce, 1895". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
  2. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  3. Druce, H., 1895. Biologia Centrali-Americana, 218
  4. Heiman, Maury J. & Quinn, Mike (September 27, 2014). "Species Polygrammodes sanguinalis - Hodges#5231". BugGuide. Retrieved January 4, 2020.


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