Apilocrocis pimalis

Apilocrocis pimalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Apilocrocis
Species:
A. pimalis
Binomial name
Apilocrocis pimalis
(Barnes & Benjamin, 1926)
Synonyms
  • Sylepta pimalis Barnes & Benjamin, 1926

Apilocrocis pimalis, or the Pima apilocrocis moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was first described by William Barnes and Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1926.[1]

It is found in North America, and has been recorded in Arizona and Texas.[2] The moth's wingspan is 20–30 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August.[3]

References

  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "801388.00 – 5113 – Apilocrocis pimalis – Pima Apilocrocis Moth – (Barnes & Benjamin, 1926)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  3. ^ McLeod, Robin (April 2, 2016). "Species Apilocrocis pimalis - Apilocrocis Moth - Hodges#5113". BugGuide. Retrieved June 7, 2019.


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