Eurrhyparodes splendens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Eurrhyparodes
Species:
E. splendens
Binomial name
Eurrhyparodes splendens
H. Druce, 1895

Eurrhyparodes splendens is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1895. It is found in the US from Arizona and Texas[1] through the Mexican states of Xalapa, Veracruz, Morelos, Guerrero and Yucatán to Guatemala[2] and Costa Rica.[3]

Description

The wingspan is about 19 mm.[4] The forewings are dark brown, crossed by three fine waved yellowish-white lines. The third line, outer margin and part of the inner margin bordered by a metallic steel-blue band. The hindwings are crossed by two yellowish-white lines from the costal to the inner margin. There is a third waved line. Both the outer and inner margins are bordered with metallic steel blue.[5] Adults are on wing in July, September and December.

References

  1. ↑ "801394.00 – 5122.1 – Eurrhyparodes splendens – Druce, 1895". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  2. ↑ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Taxonomy Browser: Eurrhyparodes splendens". Barcode of Life Data System (BOLD). Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  4. ↑ Heiman, Maury J. (November 13, 2013). "Species Eurrhyparodes splendens - Hodges#5122.1". BugGuide. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  5. ↑ Druce, H. (1895). Biologia Centrali-Americana: Insecta. Lepidoptera: Heterocera. 2: 271. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.


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