Pyrausta coccinea
| Pyrausta coccinea | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Pyrausta |
| Species: | P. coccinea |
| Binomial name | |
| Pyrausta coccinea Warren, 1892 | |
Pyrausta coccinea is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Warren in 1892.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California.[2]
The wingspan is about 11–12 mm. The forewings are blackish with a dark discal spot and a whitish spot on the costa. The hindwings are dull crimson with a black hind margin.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to May.[4]
References
- ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ Pyrausta at funet
- ↑ Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (6) 9 (50): 176
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup