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Common NameN/A
Scientific NamePyrausta pseudonythesalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorsyellow, reddish-brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern and Central United States
Host PlantsMonarda, Pycnanthemum
Flight PeriodMay to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on host plants, pupating before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, bright yellow and reddish-brown coloration, and the distinctive broad reddish band on the outer margin of the forewing.
Description
A small moth with bright yellow forewings adorned with prominent, irregular reddish-brown bands and spots, including a broad reddish band along the outer margin.
