Rupela gaia

Rupela gaia is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Carl Heinrich in 1937.[1] It is found in Brazil (Paraná),[2] Argentina and Paraguay.

Rupela gaia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Rupela
Species:
R. gaia
Binomial name
Rupela gaia
Heinrich, 1937

The wingspan is 39–48 mm. The wings are white.[3]

References
  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. Savela, Markku. "Rupela gaia Heinrich, 1937". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  3. Heinrich, Carl (1937). "Moths of the Genus Rupela (Pyralididae: Schoenobiinae)". Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 84 (3019): 355–388 – via Internet Archive.


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