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Lipocosma albinibasalis

(Lipocosma albinibasalis)

Description

Lipocosma albinibasalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California and Baja California. The length of the forewings is 7–8 mm. The proximal half of the forewings is white, while the distal half is dark brownish-grey. Adults are on wing from June to September.

Taxonomic tree:

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