Nephrogramma reniculalis
Zeller, 1872
White-spotted Nephrogramma, kidney moth
Nephrogramma reniculalis, commonly known as the White-spotted Nephrogramma or kidney , is a of moth in the Crambidae. It was first described by Zeller in 1872. The species is recorded from multiple localities across North America, with observations documented from at least 12 U.S. states and Ontario, Canada. The specific epithet 'reniculalis' and 'kidney moth' likely refer to a kidney-shaped marking on the wings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nephrogramma reniculalis: /nɛ.froʊˈɡræm.mə rɛnɪˈkjuːləlɪs/
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Distribution
North America. Documented from Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas (United States), and Ontario (Canada).
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Nomenclature note
The was originally described as Homophysa reniculalis Zeller, 1872, and later transferred to the Nephrogramma. The basionym Homophysa reniculalis is listed in NCBI .