Pseudopyrausta

Amsel, 1956

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Pseudopyrausta is a of in the Crambidae, Pyraustinae. It was established by Hans Georg Amsel in 1956. The genus contains six described distributed in the Americas, ranging from the southern United States through Central America to the Caribbean. Species were originally described under other genera and later transferred to Pseudopyrausta.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pseudopyrausta: //suˌdoʊpaɪˈraʊstə//

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Distribution

The occurs in the Americas. have been recorded from the southern United States (Florida, Texas), Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean (Cuba).

Similar Taxa

  • PyraustaSimilar name and shared Pyraustinae; Pseudopyrausta was distinguished as a separate genus by Amsel in 1956 based on morphological differences

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Etymology

The name Pseudopyrausta indicates a resemblance to Pyrausta, from which it was separated as a distinct genus.

Taxonomic history

All six included were originally described in other : Pyrausta, Botis, or Pionea, and were subsequently transferred to Pseudopyrausta.

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