Pyrausta californicalis explained

Pyrausta californicalis, the California pyrausta moth or Mint Moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia to California.

The wingspan is about 13 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from February to October.^[2]

The larvae feed on Mentha species.^[3]

Subspecies

• Pyrausta californicalis californicalis
• Pyrausta californicalis sierranalis Munroe, 1976 (California)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2017 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . February 19, 2018.
2. Web site: 801532.00 – 5052 – Pyrausta californicalis – California Pyrausta Moth – (Packard, 1873) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . February 19, 2018.
3. Web site: Savela . Markku . Pyrausta californicalis (Packard, 1873) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . February 19, 2018.