Pyrausta semirubralis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Pyrausta |
| Species: | P. semirubralis
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| Pyrausta semirubralis (Packard, 1873)
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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.
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[edit]
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Pyrausta semirubralis (Packard, 1873)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "Species Pyrausta semirubralis - Hodges#5067". BugGuide. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ Annals of the Lyceum of Natural History of New-York 10: 263
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "801548.00 – 5067 – Pyrausta semirubralis – (Packard, 1873)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "Pyrausta semirubralis". iNaturalist. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
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