Dichogama colotha explained

Dichogama colotha is a moth in the family Crambidae.^[1] It is found in Costa Rica,^[2] Mexico and the United States, where it has been recorded from Texas. It is also found in Puerto Rico.^[3]

The wingspan is 28–36 mm. The forewings are white, but black from the costa to the outer line. The hindwings are white, with a dark grey terminal shade.^[4] Adults are on wing from June to October.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 2014-07-15 .
2. http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=63812 BOLD Systems
3. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=4792 mothphotographersgroup
4. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/7571739#page/129/mode/1up Dyar, H.G., 1912. Descriptions of new species and genera of Lepidoptera, chiefly from Mexico. Proceedings of the United States National Museum, 42: 103
5. http://bugguide.net/node/view/832796 Bug Guide