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Crambid Snout Moth

Pyrausta volupialis

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Description:

Spotted this Crambid Snout Moth on the front of my house this morning.

Habitat:

Front door of urban house in Emeryville, CA.

Notes:

Pyrausta volupialis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Grote in 1877. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Oklahoma, Utah, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and California to Mexico (Chiapas). The length of the forewings is 8-10.5 mm. Adults have been recorded year round. The larvae feed on Lamiaceae species, including Rosmarinus officinalis. Wikipedia

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misako
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misako

California, USA

Spotted on Jul 21, 2015
Submitted on Jul 21, 2015

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