Palpita isoscelalis explained

Palpita isoscelalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854.^[1] It is found in South America (including Brazil) and on the Antilles (including Guadeloupe, the Grenadines,^[2] Saint Martin, Puerto Rico, Cuba).

The wingspan is about 24 mm.^[3] Adults have translucent wings.^[4]

Subspecies

• Palpita isoscelalis isoscelalis
• Palpita isoscelalis gourbeyrensis Munroe, 1959 (French West Indies: Guadeloupe)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
2. http://www.mbarnes.force9.co.uk/grenadinesmoths/images9/palind1.htm Moths of the Grenadines
3. http://www.ipernity.com/doc/aj-worldwildlife/31193677 ipernity
4. http://www.lesfruitsdemer.org/guides/the-incomplete-guide-to-the-wildlife-of-saint-martin/insects/ The incomplete guide to the wildlife of Saint Martin