Psara obscuralis, commonly known as the obscure psara moth, is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Maryland to Florida, west to Texas and Illinois.[1] In the south, the range extends to Central America, where it has been recorded from Mexico and Costa Rica.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Psara |
| Species: | P. obscuralis
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| Psara obscuralis (Lederer, 1863)
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Description
editThe wingspan is about 23 mm. Adults are on wing from May to September.
Behaviour and ecology
editThe larvae feed on Petiveria alliacea and Phytolacca americana.[2]
References
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