Pyrausta linealis

Pyrausta linealis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1894.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from eastern Washington to California (Mojave Desert)[2] and Nevada.[3]

Pyrausta linealis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pyrausta
Species:
P. linealis
Binomial name
Pyrausta linealis
(Fernald, 1894)
Synonyms
  • Loxostege linealis Fernald, 1894

The wingspan is 17–20 mm. The forewings are light ochreous yellow. The hindwings are white, stained with pale yellow at the outer margin.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to June.

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  2. Savela, Markku. "Pyrausta linealis (Fernald, 1894)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  3. "801503.00 – 5024 – Pyrausta linealis – (Fernald, 1894)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
  4. Fernald, C. H. (1894). "Descriptions of Pyralidae from the Death Valley". Insect Life. Government Printing Office. 6 (3): 255–257 via Internet Archive. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.


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