| Pyrausta atropurpuralis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Pyrausta |
| Species: | P. atropurpuralis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pyrausta atropurpuralis (Grote, 1877) | |
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Pyrausta atropurpuralis 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 Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.
The wingspan is about 15–18 mm. The forewings are reddish brown with a purplish tinge. The hindwings are fuscous, but paler at the base.[2] Adults have been recorded on wing in September.[3]
References
- ↑ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ↑ The Canadian Entomologist 9 (6): 104
- ↑ "801510.00 – 5031 – Pyrausta atropurpuralis – (Grote, 1877)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
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