Pyrausta cardinalis
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Pyrausta cardinalis (Guenée, 1854)
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Pyrausta cardinalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854.[1] It is found in Florida, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and on the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.[2]
The wingspan is about 12 mm.[3] The wings are translucent pink with a large black patch on forewings and a black terminal area on the hindwings. There is orange scaling on the head, thorax and the base of the forewings.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing in March in Florida.
References
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ Pyrausta cardinalis, a new continental record (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)
- ^ "801528.00 – 5076.2 – Pyrausta cardinalis – (Guenée, 1854)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
- ^ Dennehy, Paul (April 15, 2016). "Species Pyrausta cardinalis - Hodges#5076.2". BugGuide. Retrieved August 15, 2018.