Azochis rufidiscalis

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Azochis rufidiscalis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Azochis
Species:
A. rufidiscalis
Binomial name
Azochis rufidiscalis
Hampson, 1904
Synonyms
  • Azochis cubanalisHampson, 1913

Azochis rufidiscalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1904. It is found in the Bahamas, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Cuba [1] and the south-eastern United States, where it has been recorded from Florida. [2]

The wingspan is about 22–26 mm. The forewings are white with a blackish and rufous basal patch in and beyond the end of the cell. There is a fuscous and rufous postmedial line and a triangular black mark on the termen. The hindwings are semihyaline white with a patch of black scales near the tornus. [3] Adults have been recorded on wing from January to March, in May, July and September.

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References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. "801329.00 – 5232 – Azochis rufidiscalis – Hampson, 1904". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
  3. Annals and Magazine of Natural History (7) 14 (81): 186 PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .