Pyrausta insignitalis

Pyrausta insignitalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pyrausta
Species: P. insignitalis
Binomial name
Pyrausta insignitalis
(Guenée, 1854)
Synonyms
  • Rhodaria insignitalis Guenée, 1854
  • Botys eratalis Walker, 1859
  • Asopia largalis Walker, 1859
  • Scopula ordinatalis Walker, 1865

Pyrausta insignitalis, the dark-banded pyrausta moth, is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854.[1] It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from Florida and South Carolina.[2] It is also found on the West Indies, as well as in Central and South America.[3]

The wingspan is about 15–16 mm.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing year round.

References

  1. ↑ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  2. ↑ "801523.00 – 5044 – Pyrausta insignitalis – Dark-banded Pyrausta Moth – (Guenée, 1854)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  3. ↑ Savela, Markku. "Pyrausta insignitalis (Guenée, 1854)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  4. ↑ Histoire naturelle des insectes. Spécies général des lépidoptères 8: 173


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