Dichogama colotha

Dichogama colotha
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Dichogama
Species:	D. colotha
Binomial name
	Dichogama colotha; Dyar, 1912

Dichogama colotha is a moth in the family Crambidae.[1] It is found in Costa Rica,[2] Mexico and the United States, where it has been recorded from Texas. It is also found in Puerto Rico.[3]

The wingspan is 28–36 mm. The forewings are white, but black from the costa to the outer line. The hindwings are white, with a dark grey terminal shade.[4] Adults are on wing from June to October.[5]

References

"GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
BOLD Systems
mothphotographersgroup
Dyar, H.G., 1912. Descriptions of new species and genera of Lepidoptera, chiefly from Mexico. Proceedings of the United States National Museum, 42: 103 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
Bug Guide

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[1] "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.

[2] BOLD Systems

[3] thphotographersgroup

[4] Dyar, H.G., 1912. Descriptions of new species and genera of Lepidoptera, chiefly from Mexico. Proceedings of the United States National Museum, 42: 103 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

[5] Bug Guide