Pyrausta semirubralis

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.

Pyrausta semirubralis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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

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

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  2. Savela, Markku. "Pyrausta semirubralis (Packard, 1873)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  3. "Species Pyrausta semirubralis - Hodges#5067". BugGuide. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  4. Annals of the Lyceum of Natural History of New-York 10: 263
  5. "801548.00 – 5067 – Pyrausta semirubralis – (Packard, 1873)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  6. "Pyrausta semirubralis". iNaturalist. Retrieved February 26, 2018.


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