Pyrausta morenalis explained

Pyrausta morenalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1908.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Washington to California and west to Texas and Nevada. It is also found in Mexico.[2]

The wingspan is 18–22 mm. The forewings are dark reddish brown with a bronzy shine. The hindwings are pale.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from March to July and in October and December.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GlobIZ search. Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 2014-07-15.
  2. http://www.nic.funet.fi/index/Tree_of_life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/pyraloidea/crambidae/pyraustinae/pyrausta/ Pyrausta
  3. https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsofent10ento#page/58/mode/1up Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington 10 (1-2): 58
  4. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5030 Moth Photographers Group

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