Pyrausta roseivestalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1976.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California[2] and southern Arizona.
| Pyrausta roseivestalis | |
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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. roseivestalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Pyrausta roseivestalis Munroe, 1976
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The wingspan is about 17 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in May, July and from September to October.[3]
Etymology edit
The species name is derived from Latin rosei (meaning rose) and vestalis (meaning coat).[4]
References edit
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Pyrausta roseivestalis Munroe, 1976". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "801500.00 – 5021 – Pyrausta roseivestalis – Munroe, 1976". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "Species Pyrausta roseivestalis - Hodges#5021". BugGuide. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
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