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Helvibotys pseudohelvialis

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Helvibotys pseudohelvialis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Helvibotys
Species:
H. pseudohelvialis
Binomial name
Helvibotys pseudohelvialis
(Capps, 1967)
Synonyms
  • Loxostege pseudohelvialis Capps, 1967

Helvibotys pseudohelvialis is a moth in the family Crambidae described by Hahn William Capps in 1967.[1] It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from western Texas to Arizona and California and in Utah.[2] It is also present in Sonora, Mexico.[3]

The wingspan is 17–20 mm for males and 17–21 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing from June to September.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  2. ^ "801458.00 – 4981 – Helvibotys pseudohelvialis – (Capps, 1967)". North American Moth Photographers Group]. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  3. ^ Savela, Markku. "Helvibotys pseudohelvialis (Capps, 1967)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  4. ^ Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 120 (3561)