Samea baccatalis

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Samea baccatalis
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S. baccatalis
Binomial name
Samea baccatalis
(Hulst, 1892)
Synonyms
  • Loxostege baccatalisHulst, 1892

Samea baccatalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. [1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas. [2] It is also found in Central America, where it has been recorded from Costa Rica. [3]

The wingspan is 22–24 mm. [4] The forewings are dull golden yellow, somewhat washed with fuscous. There are three sets of dull white spots on each wing, all edged with blackish. The hindwings are yellowish, becoming translucent whitish basally. There are distinct crosslines in the central area. [5] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to December.

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