Pyrausta coccinea
| Pyrausta coccinea | |
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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. coccinea
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| Binomial name | |
| Pyrausta coccinea Warren, 1892
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Pyrausta coccinea is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Warren in 1892.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California.[2]
The wingspan is about 11–12 mm. The forewings are blackish with a dark discal spot and a whitish spot on the costa. The hindwings are dull crimson with a black hind margin.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to May.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Pyrausta coccinea Warren, 1892". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- ^ Annals and Magazine of Natural History (6) 9 (50): 176
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "801518.00 – 5039 – Pyrausta coccinea – Warren, 1892". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
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