Microtheoris vibicalis
Microtheoris vibicalis, the whip-marked snout moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Zeller in 1873.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.[2]
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The wingspan is about 11 mm. The forewings are white or cream with broad maroon antemedial and postmedial lines. The hindwings are grey. Adults have been recorded on wing from March to September.[3]
References
- "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- mothphotographersgroup
- Bug Guide
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