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Pyrausta sp. Dapa, Valle Del Cauca, 2100m Bicolored pyrausta moth,Pyrausta bicoloralis Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Pyrausta sp.

Dapa, Valle Del Cauca, 2100m

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  1. Pyrausta bicoloralis? Posted 4 years ago
    1. Definitely, thank you. Posted 4 years ago
      1. I know it's an older thread but coming back to it as I have some doubts. Compared to the photos of this species that I captured earlier, I'm seeing significant differences:

        - fluffy butt versus none
        - yellow/black bands versus black band on edge of wing
        - different leg color

        It could of course be variability, but do have some doubts.
        Posted 3 years ago

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''Pyrausta bicoloralis'', the bicolored pyrausta moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Michigan and Texas. In the south, the range extends to South America.

The wingspan is 14–19 mm. Adults have a yellow and purple pattern. They are on wing from June to September.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Peter Dexter Hoell
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By Peter Dexter Hoell

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Uploaded Feb 1, 2021. Captured Jan 31, 2021 19:48.
  • ILCE-6000
  • f/18.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO1000
  • 50mm