Thaumatopsis Magnificus

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Short description: Species of moth

Thaumatopsis magnificus
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Subfamily: Crambinae
Tribe: Crambini
Genus: Thaumatopsis
Species:
T. magnificus
Binomial name
Thaumatopsis magnificus
(Fernald, 1891)
Synonyms
  • Propexus magnificus Fernald, 1891

Thaumatopsis magnificus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1891.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado.[2]

The wingspan is about 25 mm. The forewings are dull yellow with white stripes. The hindwings are uniform white. Adults are on wing in June and July.[3]

References

  1. Nuss, M. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved March 20, 2018. 
  2. "800851.00 – 5440 – Thaumatopsis magnificus – (Fernald, 1891)". Mississippi State University. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5440. Retrieved March 20, 2018. 
  3. McLeod, Robin (October 19, 2008). "Species Thaumatopsis magnificus - Hodges#5440". http://bugguide.net/node/view/234960. 

Wikidata ☰ Q14478533 entry




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