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