Pyrausta generosa

Pyrausta generosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pyrausta
Species: P. generosa
Binomial name
Pyrausta generosa
(Grote & Robinson, 1867)[1]
Synonyms
  • Botys generosa Grote & Robinson, 1867

Pyrausta generosa is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Grote and Robinson in 1867.[2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Ontario to Alberta and to Florida and Missouri.[3] The habitat consists of undisturbed areas in Aspen Parkland and mixed woods.

The wingspan is 18–21 mm. The forewings are dark brown with a pale yellowish postmedial line and a pale yellowish discal spot. Adults are on wing from late May to late July.

The larvae possibly feed on Mentha species.[4]

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