Schoenobius immeritalis explained

Schoenobius immeritalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859. It is found in Sri Lanka[1] and Fujian, China.

Description

The wingspan of the male is 14–20 mm and the female is 14–28 mm. Palpi with second joint about twice the length of head. Male bright ochreous-yellow colored. Hindwings paler. Female straw colored with fulvous anal tuft and whitish hindwings.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
  2. Book: Hampson, G. F. . George Hampson

    . George Hampson . 1896 . The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma . Moths Volume IV . Taylor and Francis . Biodiversity Heritage Library.