Abegesta reluctalis

Abegesta reluctalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Abegesta
Species: A. reluctalis
Binomial name
Abegesta reluctalis
(Hulst, 1886)
Synonyms
  • Orobena reluctalis Hulst, 1886
  • Glaphria reluctalis

Abegesta reluctalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Hulst in 1886.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California, Maryland and New Mexico.[2]

The wingspan is about 15–16 mm. The forewings are golden with a brownish shade and two white lines. The hindwings are white, washed with fuscous ochreous at the base.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from June to September.

References

  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. Hulst, G. D. 1886. Descriptions of new Pyralidae. Trans. American Ent. Soc. 13: 156


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