Pyrausta semirubralis
| Pyrausta semirubralis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Pyrausta |
| Species: | P. semirubralis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pyrausta semirubralis (Packard, 1873) | |
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Pyrausta semirubralis 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 southern British Columbia to California, Nevada, Colorado and Arizona.[2] The habitat consists of coastal areas, reaching inland up to altitudes of about 9000 ft.
The length of the forewings is 9–11 mm.[3] The basal half of the forewings is dull dark brown. The remaining area is dull brick red. The hindwings are faded brick red.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.[5]
References
- ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ Pyrausta at funet
- ↑ Bug Guide
- ↑ Ann. Lyc. Nat. Hist. N.Y. 10: 263
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup
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