Noctueliopsis palmalis

Noctueliopsis palmalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Noctueliopsis
Species: N. palmalis
Binomial name
Noctueliopsis palmalis
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1918)
Synonyms
  • Noctuelia palmalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1918

Noctueliopsis palmalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1918.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California, Nevada and Texas.[2] The habitat consists of high and low elevation deserts.

The length of the forewings is 6-8.5 mm. The forewings are brown with a reddish tinge.[3] Adults are on wing from March to June.

References

  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Moth Photographers Group at Mississippi State University
  3. Bug Guide


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