Pyrausta dapalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pyrausta
Species:
P. dapalis
Binomial name
Pyrausta dapalis
(Grote, 1881)
Synonyms
  • Botis dapalis Grote, 1881

Pyrausta dapalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881.[1] It is found in western North America, where it has been recorded from California[2] and Oregon.[3]

The length of the forewings is 7–9.5 mm.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from early January to March.

The larvae have been reared on various Salvia species.[5]

References

  1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  2. Savela, Markku. "Pyrausta dapalis (Grote, 1881)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  3. "801534.00 – 5054 – Pyrausta dapalis – (Grote, 1881)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  4. The Canadian Entomologist 13 (1): 17
  5. "Species Pyrausta dapalis - Hodges#5054". BugGuide. Retrieved February 20, 2018.


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