Blepharomastix potentalis explained

Blepharomastix potentalis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona.^[2]

Description

The wingspan is about 19 mm. The forewings are whitish, sprinkled lightly with brown scaling. The hindwings are similar in color, but rather whiter towards the base and with a dark subterminal line.^[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: 801258.00 – 5184 – Blepharomastix potentalis – (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . June 14, 2019.
3. https://archive.org/stream/cbarchive_37539_somenewnorthamericanpyraustina1913/somenewnorthamericanpyraustina1913_djvu.txt Some new North American Pyraustinae