Pyrausta perrubralis

Pyrausta perrubralis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pyrausta
Species: P. perrubralis
Binomial name
Pyrausta perrubralis
(Packard, 1873)
Synonyms
  • Botys perrubralis Packard, 1873

Pyrausta perrubralis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Packard in 1873.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia, California, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington.[2]

The forewings are deep ochreous-yellow with bright red scales. The hindwings are whitish with a small black discal spot.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to October.

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