Oenobotys_vinotinctalis

<i>Oenobotys vinotinctalis</i>

Oenobotys vinotinctalis

Species of moth

Oenobotys vinotinctalis, the wine-tinted oenobotys moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1895.[1] It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from North Carolina to Florida, west to Texas.[2] It is also found in the West Indies and from Mexico[3] to Central America.

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Etymology

The species name refers to the color of the forewings and is derived from Latin vinum (meaning wine) and tinctus (meaning a dye).[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  2. [2]
    "801414.00 – 4940 – Oenobotys vinotinctalis – Wine-tinted Oenobotys Moth – (Hampson, 1895)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  3. [3]
    Savela, Markku. "Oenobotys vinotinctalis (Hampson, 1895)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  4. [4]
    "Species Oenobotys vinotinctalis - Wine-tinted Oenobotys - Hodges#4940". BugGuide. Retrieved February 18, 2018.


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