Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Xanthostege plana (Grote, 1883)
Prothymia plana Grote, 1883
Numbers
Two Prothymia species are found in America north of Mexico
Identification
Forewing dark yellow with contrasting pinkish-red fringe and no other markings.
Hindwings are translucent.
Body is pale yellow as is the ventral side of all wings.
See Also
Xanthostege roseiterminalis - which is found in southern Texas *photos at
Moth Photographers Group
Print References
Grote, A. R. 1882. Some new Noctuidae and notes. Papilio 2(9-10):
184
Munroe, E. 1976. The Moths of America North of Mexico: Fascicle 13.2 Part (A); Pyraloidea; Pyralidae, Pyraustinae, Pyraustini. p. 56; pl. 5.35-36.
Contributed by
Maury J. Heiman on 23 August, 2010 - 2:08pm
Additional contributions by
Randy HardyLast updated 24 October, 2013 - 6:43pm