About Apilocrocis brumalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1914
Apilocrocis brumalis is a moth species belonging to the family Crambidae. It was first described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914. This moth is found in Mexico and the southern United States; in the United States, it has only been recorded from southern Texas. Male individuals have a wingspan of approximately 25 mm, while female individuals have a wingspan of approximately 32 mm. On the forewings, the costal margin is pale yellowish, and the base is light brown with a small white dot located near the inner margin. This basal section is bordered on the outer side by a pale yellowish band. The rest of the forewing is olive green. On the hindwings, the basal third is white, with a small green dot on the costal region. This white area is followed by an olive-green band, and the remainder of the hindwing is also olive green. Adult moths are active in flight from March to May, and have a second active flight period from July to September.
