Psara obscuralis
Psara obscuralis, commonly known as the obscure psara moth, is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Maryland to Florida, west to Texas and Illinois.[1] In the south, the range extends to Central America, where it has been recorded from Mexico and Costa Rica.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Psara |
| Species: | P. obscuralis |
| Binomial name | |
| Psara obscuralis (Lederer, 1863) | |
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Description
The wingspan is about 23 mm. The forewings are dull yellowish to brown with dark antemedial and postmedial lines and a dark rectangular reniform spot. There is light brownish shading in the subterminal area. The hindwings are similar to the forewings in colour and markings, but lack an antemedial line and are paler toward the base. Adults are on wing from May to September.
Behaviour and ecology
The larvae feed on Petiveria alliacea.[2]
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