Pyrausta semirubralis
Species of moth
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Pyrausta semirubralis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern British Columbia to California, Nevada, Colorado and Arizona.[2] The habitat consists of coastal areas, reaching inland up to altitudes of about 9000 ft.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Pyrausta |
| Species: | P. semirubralis |
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| Pyrausta semirubralis (Packard, 1873) | |
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The length of the forewings is 9–11 mm.[3] The basal half of the forewings is dull dark brown. The remaining area is dull brick red. The hindwings are faded brick red.[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.[5] peaking around May [6]
