Epina alleni

Epina alleni
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Subfamily: Crambinae
Tribe: incertae sedis
Genus: Epina
Species:
E. alleni
Binomial name
Epina alleni
(Fernald, 1888)
Synonyms
  • Diatraea alleni Fernald, 1888

Epina alleni is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1888.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.[2]

The wingspan is about 25–30 mm. Adults have cream hindwings with a dark brown terminal line. Adults have been recorded on wing from June to August.[3]

References

  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  2. ^ "800827.00 – 5469 – Epina alleni – (Fernald, 1888)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  3. ^ Heiman, Maury J. (October 23, 2013). "Species Epina alleni - Hodges#5469". BugGuide.Net. Retrieved March 20, 2018.


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