Psara obscuralis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Psara |
| Species: | P. obscuralis
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| Psara obscuralis (Lederer, 1863)
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Psara obscuralis, commonly known as the obscure psara moth, is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Maryland to Florida, west to Texas and Illinois.[1] In the south, the range extends to Central America, where it has been recorded from Mexico and Costa Rica.
Description
The wingspan is about 23 mm. Adults are on wing from May to September.
Behaviour and ecology
The larvae feed on Petiveria alliacea.[2]
References
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