Pyrausta volupialis explained

Pyrausta volupialis, the volupial pyrausta moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Oklahoma, Utah, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California[2] to Chiapas, Mexico.[3]

The length of the forewings is 8-10.5 mm. Adults have been recorded year round.

The larvae feed on Lamiaceae species, including Rosmarinus officinalis.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2017 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . February 26, 2018.
  2. Web site: 801508.00 – 5029 – Pyrausta volupialis – Volupial Pyrausta Moth – (Grote, 1877) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . February 26, 2018.
  3. Web site: Savela . Markku . Pyrausta volupialis (Grote, 1877) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . February 26, 2018.
  4. http://bugguide.net/node/view/66028 "Species Pyrausta volupialis - Volupial Pyrausta Moth - Hodges#5029"

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