Pyrausta roseivestalis
| Pyrausta roseivestalis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Pyrausta |
| Species: | P. roseivestalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pyrausta roseivestalis Munroe, 1976 | |
Pyrausta roseivestalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Munroe in 1976.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California[2] and southern Arizona.
The wingspan is about 17 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in May, July and from September to October.[3]
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin rosei (meaning rose) and vestalis (meaning coat).[4]
References
- ↑ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ↑ Pyrausta at funet
- ↑ mothphotographersgroup
- ↑ Bug Guide