Pyrausta sartoralis
Barnes & McDunnough, 1914
Pyrausta sartoralis is a small crambid described from North America in 1914. have a wingspan of 14–17 mm with distinctive creamy forewings suffused with brown and whitish hindwings tinged with brown outwardly. The is known from California and Arizona, with adult periods recorded in spring and summer.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pyrausta sartoralis: //pɪˈraʊstə sɑːˌtɔrəˈlɪs//
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Identification
The combination of small size (14–17 mm wingspan), deep creamy forewings suffused with brown, and whitish hindwings with brown outward tinge distinguishes this . Similar Pyrausta species in the region require comparison of genitalia or detailed wing pattern analysis for definitive identification.
Appearance
Small with wingspan of 14–17 mm. Forewings are deep creamy color suffused with brown. Hindwings are whitish, tinged with brown outwardly.
Distribution
Recorded from California and Arizona in southwestern North America.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing from March to May and in July.
Similar Taxa
- Other Pyrausta speciesSimilar small size and crambid ; require detailed examination of wing pattern or genitalia for separation
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by William Barnes and James Halliday McDunnough in 1914. The specific epithet derivation is not documented in available sources.