Xanthostege roseiterminalis explained

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

The wingspan is 15–20 mm.[3] The forewings are bright yellow with a purplish-pink terminal border. The hindwings are whitish.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing in April.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
  2. Web site: 801467.00 – 4989 – Xanthostege roseiterminalis – (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . June 9, 2019.
  3. Web site: Heiman . Maury J. . October 23, 2013 . Species Xanthostege roseiterminalis - Hodges#4989 . BugGuide . June 9, 2019.
  4. https://archive.org/stream/contributionston216barn#page/233/mode/1up Contributions to the Natural History of the Lepidoptera of North America 2 (6): 233

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