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]

Microtheoris vibicalis
Microtheoris vibicalis, Texas
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Microtheoris
Species:
M. vibicalis
Binomial name
Microtheoris vibicalis
(Zeller, 1873)
Synonyms
  • Botis vibicalis Zeller, 1873
  • Botis ribicalis Zeller, 1873

The wingspan is about 11 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from March to September.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ^ Bug Guide