Mecyna submedialis

Mecyna submedialis
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Mecyna
Species:	M. submedialis
Binomial name
	Mecyna submedialis; (Grote, 1876)
Synonyms
	Botis submedialis Grote, 1876; Botis pilalis Hulst, 1886; Botis dissectalis Grote, 1880;

Mecyna submedialis, the orange-toned mecyna moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1876.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Ontario and Michigan, south to Florida and west to Arkansas. It has also been recorded from Alberta.

The wingspan is about 25 mm.[2] Adults have been recorded on wing from July to August.

References

Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
"801356.00 – 5135 – Mecyna submedialis – Orange-toned Mecyna Moth – (Grote, 1876)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 9, 2018.

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[1] Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.

[2] "801356.00 – 5135 – Mecyna submedialis – Orange-toned Mecyna Moth – (Grote, 1876)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 9, 2018.