Blepharomastix obscura

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Blepharomastix obscura
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Blepharomastix
Species:
B. obscura
Binomial name
Blepharomastix obscura
(Warren, 1889)
Synonyms
  • Sozoa obscura Warren, 1889

Blepharomastix obscura is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. The species was first described by William Warren in 1889. It is found in Brazil.[1]

Description

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are uniform shining dingy grey, with an obscure dark spot at the end of the cell. The hindwings are a little darker.[2]

References

  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003โ€“2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  2. ^ Warren, William (1889). "On the Pyralidina collected in 1874 and 1875 by Dr. J. W. H. Trail in the Basin of the Amazons". Transactions of the Entomological Society of London. 1889: 291 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.