454 observations
Scarce Marsh Pearl
Psammotis pulveralis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Crambidae ›Genus: Psammotis
About
Psammotis pulveralis is a moth of the family Crambidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1796. It is found in the southern part of Europe, although it dwells further north on occasion and at times even establishes a short-lived population, as happened in 1869 near Folkestone and the Isle of Wight.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Scarce Marsh Pearl is Psammotis pulveralis.
- Scarce Marsh Pearl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Scarce Marsh Pearl belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Scarce Marsh Pearl belongs to the class Insecta.
- Scarce Marsh Pearl belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Scarce Marsh Pearl belongs to the family Crambidae.
- Scarce Marsh Pearl belongs to the genus Psammotis.