Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Crambidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Pyrausta | |
Similar Pyrausta rubricalis, Pyrausta orphisalis, Pyrausta signatalis | ||
Pyrausta generosa is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Grote and Robinson in 1867. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Ontario to Alberta and to Florida and Missouri. The habitat consists of undisturbed areas in Aspen Parkland and mixed woods.
The wingspan is 18–21 mm. The forewings are dark brown with a pale yellowish postmedial line and a pale yellowish discal spot. Adults are on wing from late May to late July.
The larvae possibly feed on Mentha species.
References
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