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Pseudopyrausta santatalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Pseudopyrausta
Species:
P. santatalis
Binomial name
Pseudopyrausta santatalis
(Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)
Synonyms
  • Blepharomastix santatalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1914

Pseudopyrausta santatalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914.[1] It is found in the United States, where it has been recorded from southern Texas and Florida.[2] It is also found in the West Indies and Mexico.

The wingspan is about 15 mm. The forewings are white, suffused with ocherous. The hindwings are white, shaded with ocherous.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from February to October.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "801413.00 – 4939 – Pseudopyrausta santatalis – (Barnes & McDunnough, 1914)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
  3. ^ Barnes & McDunnough 1914. Some new North American Pyraustinae. Contributions to the Natural History of the Lepidoptera of North America. 2(6): 226Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. ^ Heiman, Maury J. (April 5, 2014). "Species Pseudopyrausta santatalis - Hodges#4939". BugGuide. Retrieved June 9, 2019.


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