Argyractis drumalis

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Argyractis drumalis is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida.[2]

Argyractis drumalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Argyractis
Species:
A. drumalis
Binomial name
Argyractis drumalis
(Dyar, 1906)
Synonyms
  • Elophila drumalis Dyar, 1906
  • Petrophila drumalis

The length of the forewings is about 5 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from February to November.[3]

The larvae feed on the roots of Pistia stratiotes and Nymphaea species. They are aquatic.

Etymology

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The species is named for Fort Drum, the type location.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Natural History Museum Lepidoptera generic names catalog
  2. ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  3. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  4. ^ Bug Guide