Samea baccatalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas.mothphotographersgroup
The wingspan is 22–24 mm.Bug Guide The forewings are dull golden yellow, somewhat washed with fuscous. There are three sets of dull white spots on each wing, all edged with blackish. The hindwings are yellowish, becoming translucent whitish basally. There are distinct crosslines in the central area.Hulst, J.D., 1886. The Canadian Entomologist 24: 63 Adults have been recorded on wing from March to December.
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