Pseudopyrausta santatalis

Pseudopyrausta santatalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pseudopyrausta
Species: P. santatalis
Binomial name
Pseudopyrausta santatalis
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)
Synonyms
  • Blepharomastix santatalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1914

Pseudopyrausta santatalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1914.[1] It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from southern Texas and Florida.[2] It is also found in the West Indies and Mexico.

The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are white, suffused with ochreous. The hindwings are white, shaded with ochreous.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from February to October.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ↑ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ↑ Barnes & McDunnough 1914. Some new North American Pyraustinae. Contributions to the Natural History of the Lepidoptera of North America. 2(6): 226
  4. ↑ Bug Guide


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