Nephrogramma reniculalis
Nephrogramma reniculalis, the kidney moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Zeller in 1872.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario and Texas.[2]
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Nephrogramma reniculalis, kidney moth, Size: 5.9 mm body
The wingspan is about 14 mm. The forewings are dark brownish-grey with a white reniform spot. The hindwings are dark brownish-grey with white markings and diffuse shading in the basal half and along the inner margin.[3]
References
- "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- mothphotographersgroup
- Bug Guide
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