Rupela vexativa

Rupela vexativa is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Carl Heinrich in 1937.[1] It is found in Guatemala.[2]

Rupela vexativa
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R. vexativa
Binomial name
Rupela vexativa
Heinrich, 1937

The wingspan is about 27 mm. The wings are pure white. Adults have been recorded on wing in April.[3]

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. Savela, Markku. "Rupela vexativa 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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