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
  • Loxostege linealis Fernald, 1894

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.

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