Pyrausta dapalis
Grote, 1881
Pyrausta dapalis is a small crambid described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1881. are active during winter months in western North America, with records from January through March. The has been reared on Salvia species, indicating a larval association with this plant . Like other Pyrausta species, it is part of the snout moth group characterized by elongated labial palps.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pyrausta dapalis: /pɪˈraʊstə ˈdæpəlɪs/
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Identification
The small forewing length (7–9.5 mm) and winter period (January–March) in combination with western North American distribution may help distinguish this from similar Pyrausta. However, specific diagnostic features for field identification are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Western North America; recorded from California and Oregon.
Seasonality
active from early January to March.
Diet
Larvae have been reared on various Salvia .
Host Associations
- Salvia - larval Various ; rearing records only
Similar Taxa
- Pyrausta signatalisSimilar and general ; however, P. signatalis is associated with Monarda rather than Salvia, and occurs in eastern North America rather than western. The raspberry pyrausta has been documented feeding on Monarda flower buds, causing damage to developing blossoms.
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Nomenclature
Originally described as Botis dapalis before transfer to Pyrausta.