Biology:Pyrausta grotei

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Short description: Species of moth

Pyrausta grotei
Pyrausta Moth (37183853702).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pyrausta
Species:
P. grotei
Binomial name
Pyrausta grotei
(Munroe, 1976)
Synonyms
  • Botis grotei Munroe, 1976
  • Botis augustalis Grote, 1881 (preocc. Felder & Rogenhofer, 1874)

Pyrausta grotei is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1976.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Washington (state) , Oregon, Montana, California , Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona and Texas .[2]

The forewings are dark vinous rosy with a brown base. There is a pale yellow spot on the costa. The hindwings are fuscous.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to August.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q14238609 entry