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Pyrausta signatalis
Raspberry Pyrausta Moth
Pyrausta signatalis, commonly known as the raspberry pyrausta moth, is a small crambid moth native to North America. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1866. Adults are noted for their attractive coloration, while larvae are significant pests of Monarda species (bee balms), feeding destructively within developing flower buds and foliage. The moth has multiple generations per year and is particularly problematic in gardens where these popular ornamental and pollinator-supporting plants are grown.