Metaxmeste phrygialis Hübner, 1796 is a animal in the Crambidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Metaxmeste phrygialis Hübner, 1796

Metaxmeste phrygialis Hübner, 1796

Metaxmeste phrygialis is a 15 mm wingspan Crambidae moth found in European mountainous areas, flying June to August.

Family
Genus
Metaxmeste
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Metaxmeste phrygialis Hübner, 1796

Metaxmeste phrygialis (Hübner, 1796) is a moth species belonging to the family Crambidae. It was first described by Jacob Hübner in 1796. This moth species occurs in mountainous regions of Europe, and the Alps are among the areas where it can be found. The wingspan of Metaxmeste phrygialis measures approximately 15 mm. Adults of this moth fly from June to August, with timing that varies based on the specific location of the population.

Photo: (c) Tomáš Vrána, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tomáš Vrána · cc-by-nc

Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Crambidae Metaxmeste

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