Epipyrops exigua explained

Epipyrops exigua or Fulgoraecia exigua, the planthopper parasite moth, is a moth in the Epipyropidae family. It was described by Henry Edwards in 1882.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Jersey and Pennsylvania to central Florida, west to Missouri, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California.[2]

The wingspan is 8–13 mm. Adults are on wing from June to October.[3]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LepIndex - exigua Edwards 1882 . The Global Lepidoptera Names Index . Natural History Museum, London .
  2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=4701 Moth Photographers Group
  3. http://bugguide.net/node/view/236866 BugGuide