Pyrausta andrei
Munroe, 1976
Pyrausta andrei is a of crambid described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1976. It belongs to the Pyrausta, a diverse group of small moths commonly known as pyrausta moths or due to their elongated labial . The species is known from a limited number of records in Texas, North America. Like other members of Pyrausta, it is presumed to have a herbivorous larval stage, though specific associations remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pyrausta andrei: /pɪˈraʊstə ənˈdreɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Texas, United States. The full extent of its range within North America is poorly documented due to limited collection records.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'andrei' honors Andrei Alyokhin, a researcher known for his work on pest management, particularly on the . This naming reflects Munroe's recognition of contributions to entomological research, though Alyokhin's own research focused on different (: ).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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