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Pyrausta inornatalis
Inornate Pyrausta Moth
Pyrausta inornatalis is a small crambid moth native to North America, first described in 1885. Adults are characterized by uniformly reddish-pink forewings without markings. The species has established non-native populations in Japan since 2019 and in southwestern France since 2024. Larvae feed primarily on Salvia species, boring into unopened flower buds.