Biology:Pyrausta dapalis

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Short description: Species of moth

Pyrausta dapalis
Pyrausta dapalis.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pyrausta
Species:
P. dapalis
Binomial name
Pyrausta dapalis
(Grote, 1881)
Synonyms
  • Botis dapalis Grote, 1881

Pyrausta dapalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881.[1] It is found in western North America, where it has been recorded from California [2] and Oregon.[3]

The length of the forewings is 7–9.5 mm.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from early January to March.

The larvae have been reared on various Salvia species.[5]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q14237640 entry