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Crambus sperryellus

(Crambus sperryellus)

Description

Crambus sperryellus is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Klots in 1940. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California and adjacent Arizona. The length of the forewings is 11–14 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is bright golden-brown, darker along the costal margin and along the dorsal edge of the silvery-white stripe. The hindwings are pale brownish-white, darker apically and terminally.

Taxonomic tree:

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