Chrysendeton imitabilis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Dyar in 1917. It is found in North America, from Pennsylvania to Florida and west to Illinois. The wingspan is about 12 mm. The forewings are dark brown with large white basal and median patches and an orange terminal band bordered by white. The hindwings are white with a dark median band basally and a terminal line of large black spots, as well as a white subterminal area with a patch of black speckling. Adults are on wing from April throughout the summer.