Thaumatopsis fernaldella explained
Thaumatopsis fernaldella is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William D. Kearfott in 1905.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, California, Florida, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Saskatchewan and Texas.[2] The habitat consists of prairies.
The wingspan is 23–31 mm.[3] Adults are on wing from April to October.
Notes and References
- Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
- Web site: 800852.00 – 5441 – Thaumatopsis fernaldella – Kearfott, 1905 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . November 6, 2019.
- Web site: Bird, C. D. . Schmidt, B. C. . amp . May 5, 2003 . Species Details: Thaumatopsis fernaldella . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . December 29, 2020.