Compacta capitalis explained

Compacta capitalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Maryland to Florida, west to Texas and possibly Colorado, north to Illinois.[2]

There is a dark apical blotch on both wings. Adults are on wing from May 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: 801330.00 – 5233 – Compacta capitalis – (Grote, 1881) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . April 11, 2018.
  3. Web site: McLeod . Robin . August 31, 2016 . Species Compacta capitalis - Hodges#5233 . BugGuide.Net . April 11, 2018.

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