Edia semiluna

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Edia semiluna
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E. semiluna
Binomial name
Edia semiluna
(Smith, 1905)
Synonyms
  • Lythrodes semilunaSmith, 1905
  • Cynaeda bidentalisBarnes & McDunnough, 1912
  • Edia microstagmaDyar, 1913

Edia semiluna is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Smith in 1905. [1] It is found in southern Arizona and Mexico.

The length of the forewings is 8–10 mm. [2] The ground colour of the forewings is white with a faint olivaceous tinge. The basal area is olivaceous brown from the costa to the inner margin. The hindwings are white, with a smoky margin. [3] Adults have been recorded on wing in May, August and October. [4]

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References

  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. Bug Guide
  3. Smith, J.B., 1905. New Noctuidae for 1905. No. 1. The Canadian Entomologist, 37: 67
  4. mothphotographersgroup