Abegesta reluctalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California, Maryland and New Mexico.[2]

Abegesta reluctalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Abegesta
Species:
A. reluctalis
Binomial name
Abegesta reluctalis
(Hulst, 1886)
Synonyms
  • Orobena reluctalis Hulst, 1886
  • Glaphria reluctalis

The wingspan is about 15–16 mm. The forewings are golden with a brownish shade and two white lines. The hindwings are white, washed with fuscous ochreous at the base.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from June to September.

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "801036.00 – 4866 – Abegesta reluctalis – (Hulst, 1886)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  3. ^ Hulst, G. D. 1886. Descriptions of new Pyralidae. Transactions of the American Entomological Society. 13: 156   This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.