Pyrausta perrubralis explained

Pyrausta perrubralis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Packard in 1873.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia, California, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington.^[2]

The forewings are deep ochreous-yellow with bright red scales. The hindwings are whitish with a small black discal spot.^[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to October.

Subspecies

• Pyrausta perrubralis perrubralis
• Pyrausta perrubralis saanichalis Munroe, 1951 (British Columbia)
• Pyrausta perrubralis shastanalis Munroe, 1976 (California)

Notes and References

1. Web site: global Pyraloidea database . Globiz.pyraloidea.org . 2014-07-15.
2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5064 mothphotographersgroup
3. https://archive.org/stream/annalsoflyceumof101874lyce#page/264/mode/1up Ann. Lyc. Nat. Hist. N.Y. 10: 264