Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth

Pyrausta rubricalis

"Pyrausta rubricalis", the variable reddish pyrausta moth, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Illinois to New York, south to Florida and Louisiana. It is also reported from the west coast, from southern California to Washington.
Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth - Pyrausta rubricalis Habitat: Resting on vegetation along the edge of a forest Geotagged,Pyrausta rubricalis,Summer,United States,Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth

Appearance

The wingspan is about 15 mm and adults have been recorded on wing from March to October.
Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth - Pyrausta rubricalis Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area 2023(24) Crambidae,Geotagged,Pyrausta rubricalis,Summer,United States,Variable Reddish Pyrausta Moth,moth,pyrausta

Naming

It was described by Hübner in 1796.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyCrambidae
GenusPyrausta
SpeciesP. rubricalis
Photographed in
United States of America