Rupela nivea

Rupela nivea is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1863.[1] It is found in Panama, Brazil (Paraná, Pará) and Argentina.[2]

Rupela nivea
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Rupela
Species:
R. nivea
Binomial name
Rupela nivea
Walker, 1863

The wingspan is 24–37 mm. The wings are pure white.[3]

References
  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. Savela, Markku. "Rupela nivea Walker, 1863". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  3. Heinrich, Carl (1937). "Moths of the Genus Rupela (Pyralididae: Schoenobiinae)". Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 84 (3019): 355–388 – via Internet Archive.


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