Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Crambidae | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Abegesta | |
Abegesta reluctalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Hulst in 1886. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California, Maryland and New Mexico.
The wingspan is about 15–16 mm. The forewings are golden with a brownish shade and two white lines. The hindwings are white, washed with fuscous ochreous at the base. Adults have been recorded on wing from June to September.
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