Pyrausta plagalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Frank Haimbach in 1908.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California, Montana and Oklahoma.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Pyrausta |
| Species: | P. plagalis
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| Pyrausta plagalis Haimbach, 1908
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The wingspan is 25 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in April and from July to September.[2]
Taxonomy edit
The species was formerly treated as a subspecies of Pyrausta subsequalis.
References edit
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. as Pyrausta subsequalis plagalis. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.
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