Herpetogramma abdominalis

Herpetogramma abdominalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Zeller in 1872.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Washington state, east to Nova Scotia, and south to Mississippi and North Carolina.[2]

Herpetogramma abdominalis
Specimen from Rock Harbor, Isle Royale National Park, MI
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Herpetogramma
Species:
H. abdominalis
Binomial name
Herpetogramma abdominalis
(Zeller, 1872)
Synonyms
  • Botys abdominalis Zeller, 1872
  • Botis fissalis Grote, 1881

Description

The wingspan is 22–35 mm. Adults usually have light orangish brown costa and a white ground colour. Adults are on wing from April to September.

Behaviour and ecology

The larvae feed on Laportea canadensis.[3]

References
  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. Bug Guide


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