Pyrausta pseudonythesalis
Pyrausta pseudonythesalis, the Shasta pyrausta moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1976.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.[2]
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The length of the forewings is 9–10 mm. The forewings are yellow with a dull red band across the terminal area. The postmedial line is reddish and the median area has a reddish wash or partial shading. The hindwings has a similar color and pattern as the forewings.[3]
References
- Nuss, Matthias; Landry, Bernard; Vegliante, Francesca; Tränkner, Andreas; Mally, Richard; Hayden, James; Bauer, Franziska; Segerer, Andreas; Li, Houhun; Schouten, Rob; Solis, M. Alma; Trofimova, Tatiana; De Prins, Jurate & Speidel, Wolfgang (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- "801545.00 – 5064 – Pyrausta perrubralis (Packard, 1873) – Shasta Pyrausta Moth". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- McLeod, Robin (May 28, 2019). "Species Pyrausta pseudonythesalis - Hodges#5043". BugGuide. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
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