Blepharomastix pseudoranalis

Blepharomastix pseudoranalis is a moth in the family Crambidae first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona.[2]

Blepharomastix pseudoranalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Blepharomastix
Species:
B. pseudoranalis
Binomial name
Blepharomastix pseudoranalis
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)
Synonyms
  • Pyrausta pseudoranalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1914

The wingspan is about 24 mm. The wings are pale ochreous, slightly sprinkled with brown scales The lines on the forewings are dark, the terminal line dotted.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing in July and August.

References
  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. "801257.00 – 5183 – Blepharomastix pseudoranalis – (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  3. Some new North American Pyraustinae


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