Menestomorpha kimballi

Menestomorpha kimballi is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by W. Donald Duckworth in 1964. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida.[1][2]

Menestomorpha kimballi
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Depressariidae
Genus:
Menestomorpha
Species:
M. kimballi
Binomial name
Menestomorpha kimballi
(Duckworth, 1964)
Synonyms
  • Mothonica kimballi Duckworth, 1964

The wingspan is 17–19 mm. The forewings are white, with three large fuscous areas along the costa and a marginal and submarginal transverse row of fuscous dots at the apex, the marginal row darker and giving a sinuated effect to the termen. Another area of dark fuscous raised scales is found at the anal angle. The hindwings are very light fuscous.[3]

Etymology

The species was named in honor of C. P. Kimball who provided the specimens for the original description.[4]

References
  1. Savela, Markku. "Menestomorpha kimballi (Duckworth, 1964)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 3, 2018..
  2. Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.
  3. Proceedings of the United States National Museum 116 (3495): 47
  4. BugGuide


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