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Pyrausta tatalis

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Pyrausta tatalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Pyrausta
Species:
P. tatalis
Binomial name
Pyrausta tatalis
(Grote, 1877)
Synonyms
  • Botis tatalis Grote, 1877

Pyrausta tatalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Grote in 1877.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California to Texas and Oklahoma.[2]

The wingspan is about 20 mm.[3] The forewings are dark brown. The hindwings are yellow ochreous with a dark subterminal line and a discal spot near the base.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to October.

References

  1. ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ^ Bug Guide
  4. ^ Can. Ent. 9 (6): 106


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