Glaphyria stellaspina

(Glaphyria stellaspina)

Description

Glaphyria stellaspina is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Solis and Adamski in 1998. It is found in northeastern Costa Rica. The length of the forewings is 5.7–6.1 mm (0.22–0.24 in). The antemedial and subterminal fasciae of the forewings are brownish orange, except for the costa, which is yellow. The basal fascia is white, with two yellow costal streaks. The hindwings have white scales basally and pale yellowish-orange scales distally up to the wing margin. The marginal scales are brownish orange.

Taxonomic tree:

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