Pyrausta fodinalis
Pyrausta fodinalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Julius Lederer in 1863.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia to Quebec and the north-eastern United States. It is also present in California, Nevada, Colorado and Wyoming.[2] The habitat consists of undisturbed prairie and grassland areas.
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The wingspan is 22–25 mm. The forewings are pinkish buff. The hindwings are whitish buff with a fuscous postmedial line.[3] Adults are on wing from June to August.
The larvae feed on Monardella villosa.[4]
Subspecies
- Pyrausta fodinalis fodinalis (California)
- Pyrausta fodinalis monticola Munroe, 1976 (California, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming)
- Pyrausta fodinalis septenrionicola Munroe, 1976 (British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec)
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References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- "Species Pyrausta fodinalis - Hodges#5074". BugGuide. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
- Savela, Markku. "Pyrausta fodinalis (Lederer, 1863)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
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