Pyrausta unifascialis

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Pyrausta unifascialis
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P. unifascialis
Binomial name
Pyrausta unifascialis
(Packard, 1873)
Synonyms
  • Botys unifascialisPackard, 1873
  • Botis obnigralisHulst, 1886
  • Botys unifascialis subolivalisPackard, 1873
  • Botis hircinalisGrote, 1875

Pyrausta unifascialis, the one-banded pyrausta, 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 Quebec west to British Columbia, south to Arizona and California. [2] The habitat consists of forest openings, clearings and fields.

The wingspan is 16–24 mm. [3] The forewings are brown with scattered black scales and a whitish S-shaped band in the subterminal area. The hindwings are dark grey with a white triangular discal patch. Adults are on wing from April to August.

The larvae are polyphagous. They have been recorded feeding on Antennaria , Phaseolus , Eriogonum and Gayophytum species. [4]

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References

  1. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
  4. Bug Guide