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Satin Rupela

Rupela tinctella

Field notes

Rupela tinctella is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1863. It is found in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Mexico, Cuba, the Guianas, Trinidad, Brazil (Paraná), Paraguay and northern Argentina.

The wingspan is 20–34 mm for males and 25–42 mm for females. The forewings and hindwings of the males are pale brown or brownish ochreous. The wings of the females range from sordid white to pure white. Adults have been recorded on wing from March to October.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided