Herpetogramma pertextalis
| Herpetogramma pertextalis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Herpetogramma |
| Species: | H. pertextalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Herpetogramma pertextalis (Lederer, 1863) | |
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Herpetogramma pertextalis, commonly known as the bold-feathered grass moth, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was first described by Julius Lederer in 1863 and is found in North America.[1]
Description
Adult bold-feathered grass moth males have a wingspan of about 21.5–23.0 mm, and the females 23–24 mm.[2] They hold their wings open at rest, exposing both the forewings and hindwings. All four wings are whitish-tan and iridescent with a series of jagged lines. A dark brown line is present at the lowermost margin of all four wings[3].
Range and Habitat
This species is native to North America and is most commonly observed in open grassy areas such as fields, lawns and pastures.[4][5]
Ecology
H. pertextalis larvae feed on the leaves of Clethra alnifolia.[6]
References
- ↑ "801197.00 – 5275 – Herpetogramma pertextalis – Bold-feathered Grass Moth – (Lederer, 1863)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ↑ Handfield. "A revision of the Canadian species of the Genus Herpetogramma Lederer, 1863 (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae: Herpetogrammatini), with descriptions of three new species" (PDF). Koenig Museum. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
- ↑ "Species Herpetogramma pertextalis - Bold-feathered Grass Moth - Hodges#5275". bugguide.net. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ↑ "Bold-feathered Grass Moth". www.pwconserve.org. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ↑ "Bold-feathered Grass Moth". www.insectidentification.org. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ↑ "Herpetogramma pertextalis". massmoths.org. Retrieved 2024-01-02.