Crambus johnsoni

Crambus johnsoni
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Crambus
Species: C. johnsoni
Binomial name
Crambus johnsoni
Klots, 1942

Crambus johnsoni is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Klots in 1942.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Mexico[2] and Arizona.

The length of the forewings is 12-15 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is greenlish-brassy brown, paler towards the inner margin. The hindwings are grey brown, paler towards the anal margin.

Etymology

The species is named for Ranger John W. Johnson of the U.S. Forest Service.[3]

References

  1. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. American Museum Novitates No. 1191
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