Pyrausta tatalis 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 California to Texas and Oklahoma.[2]

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

The wingspan is about 20 mm.[3] The forewings are dark brown. The hindwings are yellow ocherous with a dark subterminal line and a discal spot near the base.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to October.

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "801542.00 – 5061 – Pyrausta tatalis – (Grote, 1877)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  3. ^ Hardy, Randy (November 12, 2013). "Species Pyrausta tatalis - Hodges#5061". BugGuide. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  4. ^ The Canadian Entomologist 9 (6): 106   This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.