Scirpophaga flavidorsalis

(Scirpophaga flavidorsalis)

Description

Scirpophaga flavidorsalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1919. It is found in Yunnan, China, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Thailand, western Malaysia, Java, the Philippines, New Guinea and Australia. The wingspan is 18–28 mm for males and 23–26 mm for females. The forewings and hindwings are pale ochreous white in males and white in females, gradually shading to pale ochreous towards the apex. The anal tuft is pale ochreous white.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Crambidae
Genus:Scirpophaga
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