Dichogama colotha

Dichogama colotha is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It is found in Costa Rica,[2] Mexico and the United States, where it has been recorded from Texas. It is also found in Puerto Rico.[3]

Dichogama colotha
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Dichogama
Species:
D. colotha
Binomial name
Dichogama colotha
Dyar, 1912

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.[4] Adults are on wing from June to October.[5]

References
  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. BOLD Systems
  3. mothphotographersgroup
  4. Dyar, H.G., 1912. Descriptions of new species and genera of Lepidoptera, chiefly from Mexico. Proceedings of the United States National Museum, 42: 103
  5. Bug Guide


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