Pyrausta obtusanalis
Druce, 1899
White-fringed Pyrausta Moth and Allies
Pyrausta obtusanalis is a crambid described by Druce in 1899. It belongs to the Pyrausta, a diverse group of small moths commonly known as pyrausta moths or snout moths. The has a documented distribution in Mexico (Jalapa), southern California, and Arizona. Beyond basic taxonomic and geographic information, little is documented about its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pyrausta obtusanalis: /pɪˈraʊstə ɒbˌtjuːzəˈneɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Documented from Mexico (Jalapa), southern California, and Arizona.
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Taxonomic Note
The 'White-fringed Pyrausta and Allies' listed in some sources refers to a broader group or section rather than P. obtusanalis specifically. The species epithet 'obtusanalis' refers to the obtuse or blunt anal angle of the forewing, a characteristic wing shape feature used in species within the .