Biology:Pyrausta atropurpuralis

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Short description: Species of moth

Pyrausta atropurpuralis
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pyrausta
Species:
P. atropurpuralis
Binomial name
Pyrausta atropurpuralis
(Grote, 1877)
Synonyms
  • Botis atropurpuralis Grote, 1877

Pyrausta atropurpuralis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Texas , New Mexico and Colorado.

The wingspan is about 15–18 mm. The forewings are reddish brown with a purplish tinge. The hindwings are fuscous, but paler at the base.[2] Adults have been recorded on wing in September.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q14236825 entry