Pyrausta demantrialis

Pyrausta demantrialis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1895. It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and West Virginia.[1] It has also been recorded from Mexico (Guerrero), Ecuador (Loja Province) and Venezuela.[2]

Pyrausta demantrialis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Genus:
Pyrausta
Species:
P. demantrialis
Binomial name
Pyrausta demantrialis
(H. Druce, 1895)
Synonyms
  • Blepharomastix demantrialis H. Druce, 1895
  • Pyrausta atrisquamalis Dognin, 1905
  • Pyrausta monotonigra Amsel, 1956

Adults have been recorded on wing from June to November in the United States.

References
  1. "801497.00 – 5018 – Pyrausta demantrialis – (Druce, 1895)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 5, 2020.
  2. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.


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