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Pyrausta coccinea

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Pyrausta coccinea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pyrausta
Species:
P. coccinea
Binomial name
Pyrausta coccinea
Warren, 1892

Pyrausta coccinea is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Warren in 1892.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California.[2]

The wingspan is about 11–12 mm. The forewings are blackish with a dark discal spot and a whitish spot on the costa. The hindwings are dull crimson with a black hind margin.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to May.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  2. ^ Savela, Markku. "Pyrausta coccinea Warren, 1892". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  3. ^ Annals and Magazine of Natural History (6) 9 (50): 176Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. ^ "801518.00 – 5039 – Pyrausta coccinea – Warren, 1892". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 20, 2018.