Pyrausta roseivestalis

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

Pyrausta roseivestalis 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[2] and southern Arizona.

The wingspan is about 17 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in May, July and from September to October.[3]

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin rosei (meaning rose) and vestalis (meaning coat).[4]

References


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