Pyrausta coccinea
Species of moth
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Pyrausta coccinea is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Warren in 1892.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California.[2]
| Pyrausta coccinea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Pyrausta |
| Species: | P. coccinea |
| Binomial name | |
| Pyrausta coccinea Warren, 1892 | |
The wingspan is about 11–12 mm. The forewings are blackish with a dark discal spot and a whitish spot on the costa. The hindwings are dull crimson with a black hind margin.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to May.[4]
