Rank Species | Subphylum Hexapoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Similar Herpetogramma, Herpetogramma pertextalis, Herpetogramma aeglealis, Butterflies and moths, Herpetogramma theseusalis |
Herpetogramma thestealis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in most of North America.
The wingspan is 29–38 mm. Adults are sexually dimorphic.
The larvae feed on various woody plants, including basswood, hazel, Carolina silverbell and spikenard.
References
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