Pyrausta dapalis
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| Pyrausta dapalis (Grote, 1881)
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Pyrausta dapalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Grote in 1881.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California[2] and Oregon.[3]
The length of the forewings is 7-9.5 mm. The forewings are brownish with a dusky grey median area. The hindwings are yellow, shaded with red and with a red discal spot.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from early January to March.
The larvae have been reared on various Salvia species.[5]
References
- ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ Pyrausta at funet
- ^ mothphotographersgroup
- ^ Can. Ent. 13 (1): 17
- ^ Bug Guide
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