''Thaumatopsis actuellus'' is a
moth in the family
Crambidae. It was described by
William Barnes
William Barnes (22 February 1801 – 7 October 1886) was an English polymath, writer, poet, philologist, priest, mathematician, engraving artist and inventor. He wrote over 800 poems, some in Dorset dialect, and much other work, including a co ...
and
James Halliday McDunnough in 1918. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from
Florida and
Texas.
The
wingspan is 23 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in May, July and November.
References
Crambini
Moths described in 1918
Moths of North America
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