Choristostigma perpulchralis

(Choristostigma perpulchralis)

Description

Choristostigma perpulchralis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It is found in Mexico (Tehuacan, Veracruz) and the United States, where it has been recorded from New Mexico and Texas. The wingspan is 18–22 mm. The forewings are bright yellow with a bright pink costa and terminal area, as well as a pink antemedial line. The hindwings are white and the terminal area is yellowish suffused with pink scales. Adults are on wing in March, May and September.

Taxonomic tree:

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