Pyrausta roseivestalis

Pyrausta roseivestalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1976.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California^[2] and southern Arizona.

Pyrausta roseivestalis
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Pyrausta
Species:	P. roseivestalis
Binomial name
Pyrausta roseivestalis Munroe, 1976

The wingspan is about 17 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in May, July and from September to October.^[3]

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin rosei (meaning rose) and vestalis (meaning coat).^[4]

References

1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
2. Savela, Markku. "Pyrausta roseivestalis Munroe, 1976". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
3. "801500.00 – 5021 – Pyrausta roseivestalis – Munroe, 1976". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
4. "Species Pyrausta roseivestalis - Hodges#5021". BugGuide. Retrieved February 26, 2018.