Pyrausta nicalis
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Pyrausta nicalis (Grote, 1878)
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Pyrausta nicalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Quebec west to British Columbia, south to Colorado, Utah, Nevada and California.[2]
The wingspan is 20–23 mm. Adults are on wing from late May to mid-August.
The larvae possibly feed on Mentha species.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "801511.00 – 5032 – Pyrausta nicalis – (Grote, 1878)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ Bird, C. D. (2008). "Species Details: Pyrausta nicalis". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 29, 2020.