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Dichogama colotha

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Crambidae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Genus
  
Dichogama

Dichogama colotha is a moth in the Crambidae family. It is found in Costa Rica, Mexico and the United States, where it has been recorded from Texas. It is also found in Puerto Rico.

The wingspan is 28–36 mm. The forewings are white, but black from the costa to the outer line. The hindwings are white, with a dark grey terminal shade. Adults are on wing from June to October.

References

Dichogama colotha Wikipedia