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Volupial Mint Moth (Pyrausta volupialis)

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Pyrausta volupialis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pyrausta
Species:
P. volupialis
Binomial name
Pyrausta volupialis
(Grote, 1877)
Synonyms
  • Botis volupialis Grote, 1877

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]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  2. ^ "801508.00 – 5029 – Pyrausta volupialis – Volupial Pyrausta Moth – (Grote, 1877)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  3. ^ Savela, Markku. "Pyrausta volupialis (Grote, 1877)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  4. ^ "Species Pyrausta volupialis - Volupial Pyrausta Moth - Hodges#5029". BugGuide. Retrieved February 26, 2018.