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Pyrausta grotei

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Pyrausta grotei
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pyrausta
Species:
P. grotei
Binomial name
Pyrausta grotei
(Munroe, 1976)
Synonyms
  • Botis grotei Munroe, 1976
  • Botis augustalis Grote, 1881 (preocc. Felder & Rogenhofer, 1874)

Pyrausta grotei is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1976.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Washington, Oregon, Montana, California, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona and Texas.[2]

The forewings are dark vinous rosy with a brown base. There is a pale yellow spot on the costa. The hindwings are fuscous.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to August.[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 grotei Munroe, 1976". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  3. ^ Bulletin of the United States Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories 6 (2): 273
  4. ^ "801512.00 – 5033 – Pyrausta grotei – Munroe, 1976". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 20, 2018.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.