Herpetogramma thestealis explained
Herpetogramma thestealis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in most of North America.[1]
The wingspan is 29–38 mm.[2] Adults are sexually dimorphic.[3]
The larvae feed on various woody plants, including basswood, hazel, Carolina silverbell and spikenard.
Notes and References
- http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5277 mothphotographersgroup
- http://bugguide.net/node/view/7825 Bug Guide
- https://www.pensoft.net/inc/journals/download.php?fileId=3347&fileTable=J_GALLEYS A new species of Herpetogramma (Lepidoptera, Crambidae, Spilomelinae) from eastern North America