Leucargyra puralis
| Leucargyra puralis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Leucargyra |
| Species: | L. puralis |
| Binomial name | |
| Leucargyra puralis Hampson, 1896 | |
Leucargyra puralis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1896. It is found in Brazil.[1]
The wingspan is about 60 mm. The forewings are silvery white.
The larvae have been recorded feeding inside grasses.[2]
References
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1895: 960