Pseudopyrausta santatalis
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Pseudopyrausta santatalis (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)
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Pseudopyrausta santatalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914.[1] It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from southern Texas and Florida.[2] It is also found in the West Indies and Mexico.
The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are white, suffused with ochreous. The hindwings are white, shaded with ochreous.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from February to October.[4]
References
- ^ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ Moth Photographers Group at Mississippi State University
- ^ Barnes & McDunnough 1914. Some new North American Pyraustinae. Contributions to the Natural History of the Lepidoptera of North America. 2(6): 226
- ^ Bug Guide