Apilocrocis pimalis explained

Apilocrocis pimalis, or the Pima apilocrocis moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1926.^[1]

It is found in North America, and has been recorded in Arizona and Texas.^[2] The moth's wingspan is 20–30 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
2. Web site: 801388.00 – 5113 – Apilocrocis pimalis – Pima Apilocrocis Moth – (Barnes & Benjamin, 1926) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . June 7, 2019.
3. Web site: McLeod . Robin . April 2, 2016 . Species Apilocrocis pimalis - Apilocrocis Moth - Hodges#5113 . BugGuide . June 7, 2019.