Pyrausta bicoloralis
Pyrausta bicoloralis, the bicolored pyrausta moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Michigan and Texas.[2] In the south, the range extends to South America.
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Pyrausta |
Species: | P. bicoloralis |
Binomial name | |
Pyrausta bicoloralis (Guenée, 1854) | |
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The wingspan is 14–19 mm. Adults have a yellow and purple pattern. They are on wing from June to September.
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- "801519.00 – 5040 – Pyrausta bicoloralis – Bicolored Pyrausta Moth – (Guenée, 1854)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
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