Pyrausta sanguinalis

Pyrausta sanguinalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pyrausta
Species: P. sanguinalis
Binomial name
Pyrausta sanguinalis
(Linnaeus, 1767)
Synonyms
  • Phalaena sanguinalis Linnaeus, 1767
  • Pyrausta sanguinalis priscalis Caradja in Caradja & Meyrick, 1935
  • Pyralis haematalis Hübner, 1796

Pyrausta sanguinalis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 14-18 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Common sage, Rosemary and Thyme.

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