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