Donacaula uxorialis

(Donacaula uxorialis)

Description

Donacaula uxorialis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1921. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida and Texas. The length of the forewings is 16–25 mm. The forewings are yellowish white, irrorated (sprinkled) with brown and with yellowish-white scales at the costal margin. The hindwings are yellowish white. Adults have been recorded on wing from January to October.

Taxonomic tree:

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