Thaumatopsis magnificus

Short description: Species of moth

Thaumatopsis magnificus

Scientific classification
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.

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