Jump to content

Cisthene deserta

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The printable version is no longer supported and may have rendering errors. Please update your browser bookmarks and please use the default browser print function instead.

Cisthene deserta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Noctuoidea
Family: Erebidae
Subfamily: Arctiinae
Genus: Cisthene
Species:
C. deserta
Binomial name
Cisthene deserta
(Felder, 1868)
Synonyms
  • Pyralidia deserta Felder, 1874
  • Cisthene grisea Packard, 1872
  • Lithosia nexa Boisduval, 1869

Cisthene deserta is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by Felder in 1868. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Utah and California.[1][2]

The length of the forewings is 9–11 mm. Adults are on wing from April to July.[3]

References

  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Cisthene deserta (Felder, 1868)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  2. ^ "930180.00 – 8063 – Cisthene deserta – (Felder, 1868)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  3. ^ Loh, Tim (February 11, 2013). "Species Cisthene deserta - Hodges#8063". BugGuide. Retrieved October 2, 2019.