Rupela sejuncta

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

Rupela sejuncta is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Carl Heinrich in 1937.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma and Texas.[2]

The wingspan is 28–33 mm for males and 25–30 mm for females. The wings are shining white.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to July and from September to November.

References

Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
"800706.00 – 5312 – Rupela sejuncta – Heinrich, 1937". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
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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[1] Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.

[2] "800706.00 – 5312 – Rupela sejuncta – Heinrich, 1937". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. 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.