Xanthostege roseiterminalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Texas.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Xanthostege |
| Species: | X. roseiterminalis
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| Xanthostege roseiterminalis (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)
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The wingspan is 15–20 mm.[3] The forewings are bright yellow with a purplish-pink terminal border. The hindwings are whitish.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing in April.
References edit
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801467.00 – 4989 – Xanthostege roseiterminalis – (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- ^ Heiman, Maury J. (October 23, 2013). "Species Xanthostege roseiterminalis - Hodges#4989". BugGuide. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- ^ Contributions to the Natural History of the Lepidoptera of North America 2 (6): 233
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