Biology:Pyrausta semirubralis

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Short description: Species of moth

Pyrausta semirubralis
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pyrausta
Species:
P. semirubralis
Binomial name
Pyrausta semirubralis
(Packard, 1873)
Synonyms
  • Botys semirubralis Packard, 1873

Pyrausta semirubralis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Alpheus Spring 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] peaking around May [6]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q14241076 entry