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Purshivora media
Purshivora media is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae. It is a specialist feeder associated with plants in the genus Purshia, commonly known as bitterbrush or cliffrose. The species is native to western North America where its host plants occur in arid and semi-arid shrubland habitats. Like other aphids, it reproduces parthenogenetically during favorable conditions.
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rubricalis
variable reddish pyrausta moth
Pyrausta rubricalis is a small crambid moth found across North America, with a wingspan of approximately 15 mm. The species shows considerable variation in coloration, contributing to its common name. Adults are active from March through October, suggesting multiple generations per year. The moth is part of the diverse Pyrausta genus, which includes many species associated with flowering plants.