Inornate pyrausta moth

Pyrausta inornatalis

Pyrausta inornatalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1885. It is found in United States, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California, Florida, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. It is also found in Mexico.
Small Pink Moth on purple salvia Pyrausta inornatalis,pyrausta inornatalis

Appearance

The wingspan is about 13 mm. The forewings are uniform light vinous red or reddish pink. The hindwings are pale fuscous, but paler at the base and with vinous red along the outer margin. Adults have been recorded on wing from March to November.
Pyrausta inornatalis on salvia small pink moth(and grasshopper) Pyrausta inornatalis,pyrausta inornatalis

Food

The larval feed on "Salvia" species, including "Salvia farinacea".

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