Pyrausta pseudonythesalis

Pyrausta pseudonythesalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pyrausta
Species: P. pseudonythesalis
Binomial name
Pyrausta pseudonythesalis
Munroe, 1976

Pyrausta pseudonythesalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Munroe in 1976.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.[2]

The length of the forewings is 9–10 mm. The forewings are yellow with a dull red band across the terminal area. The postmedial line is reddish and the median area has a reddish wash or partial shading. The hindwings has a similar colour and pattern as the forewings.[3]

References

  1. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. Bug Guide


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