Pyrausta volupialis
Pyrausta volupialis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Pyrausta |
Species: | P. volupialis |
Binomial name | |
Pyrausta volupialis (Grote, 1877) | |
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Pyrausta volupialis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Grote in 1877.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Oklahoma, Utah, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California[2] to Mexico (Chiapas).[3]
The length of the forewings is 8-10.5 mm. Adults have been recorded year round.
The larvae feed on Lamiaceae species, including Rosmarinus officinalis.[4]
References
- ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup
- ↑ Pyrausta at funet
- ↑ Bug Guide
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