Pyrausta augustalis
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Pyrausta augustalis (C. Felder, R. Felder & Rogenhofer in C. Felder, R. Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875)
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Pyrausta augustalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by C. Felder, R. Felder and Rogenhofer in 1875. It is found from Texas through Mexico[1] south to Central America.
The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are orange in the basal two-thirds and dark reddish in the distal third. The dividing line between these colors is almost straight and there is no antemedial line.[2] Adults have been recorded on wing in March, from June to July and in November.[3]
References
- ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ Bug Guide
- ^ mothphotographersgroup