Pyrausta atropurpuralis
Grote, 1877
A small crambid described by Grote in 1877, found in the southwestern United States. have a wingspan of 15–18 mm with distinctive reddish-brown forewings bearing a purplish tinge and fuscous hindwings paler at the base. Adult activity has been recorded in September.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pyrausta atropurpuralis: //ˌpaɪəˈrɔːstə ˌætroʊˌpɜːrpjəˈrælɪs//
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Pyrausta by the combination of purplish-tinged reddish-brown forewings and fuscous hindwings with paler bases; small size (15–18 mm wingspan) further aids identification. Specific associations and larval characteristics remain undocumented for this species.
Distribution
Recorded from Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado in the southwestern United States.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing in September; larval unknown.
Similar Taxa
- Pyrausta signatalisSimilar and size range, but distinguished by raspberry-red coloration and documented association with Monarda plants; P. atropurpuralis has purplish-tinged forewings and no confirmed host records