Pyrausta linealis
| Pyrausta linealis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Pyrausta |
| Species: | P. linealis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pyrausta linealis (Fernald, 1894) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Pyrausta linealis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Fernald in 1894.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from eastern Washington to California (Mojave Desert)[2] and Nevada.[3]
The wingspan is 17–20 mm. The forewings are light ochreous yellow. The hindwings are white, stained with pale yellow at the outer margin.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to June.
References
- ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ Pyrausta at funet
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup
- ↑ Insect Life 6: 255