Biology:Pyrausta rubricalis

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Short description: Species of moth

Pyrausta rubricalis
Pyrausta rubricalis - Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth (16033835406).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pyrausta
Species:
P. rubricalis
Binomial name
Pyrausta rubricalis
Hübner, 1796
Synonyms
  • Pyrausta rubricallis
  • Botys similalis Lederer, 1863
  • Rhodaria nescalis Walker, 1859

Pyrausta rubricalis, the variable reddish pyrausta moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Jacob Hübner in 1796.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Illinois to New York, south to Florida and Louisiana. It is also reported from the west coast, from southern California to Washington (state) .[2] The wingspan is about 15 mm and adults have been recorded on wing from March to October.[3]

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References

Wikidata ☰ Q14240859 entry