Pyrausta rubricalis explained

Pyrausta rubricalis, the variable reddish pyrausta moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Jacob Hübner in 1796.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Illinois to New York, south to Florida and Louisiana. It is also reported from the west coast, from southern California to Washington.^[2] The wingspan is about 15 mm and adults have been recorded on wing from March to October.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2014 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
2. Web site: 151175 – 5051 – Pyrausta rubricalis – Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth – (Hübner, 1796). North American Moth Photographers Group. 2016-04-20.
3. Web site: Species Pyrausta rubricalis - Variable Reddish Pyrausta - Hodges#5051. BugGuide. 2016-04-20.