Biology:Gyros muirii
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Gyros |
| Species: | G. muirii
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| Gyros muirii (H. Edwards, 1881)
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Gyros muirii is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Henry Edwards in 1881.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California , Oregon and Washington (state) .
The wingspan is about 13 mm. The forewings are dull orange, flecked with blackish scales, and the base shading into deep brown. In the central space, there is also a blackish cloud and the posterior margin is blackish. The hindwings are a lighter shade of orange, with a narrow regular marginal border.[2] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to July.[3]
Subspecies
- Gyros muirii muirii
- Gyros muirii rubralis (Warren, 1892) (California)
References
- ↑ Nuss, M. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". http://globiz.pyraloidea.org/Pages/Reports/TaxonReport.aspx. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ "Edwards, Henry. Papilio. Vol. 1. 1881". http://www.forgottenbooks.com/readbook_text/Papilio_v1_1000751049/27.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ↑ Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.
Wikidata ☰ Q19597389 entry
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