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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

Wikidata ☰ Q14478533 entry





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