Zoned Pyrale
Common NameZoned Pyrale
Scientific NamePyrausta zonalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, tan, pale brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, meadows, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (Eastern United States and parts of Canada)
Host PlantsMonarda, Pycnanthemum, various Lamiaceae
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on herbaceous plants, particularly those in the mint family (Lamiaceae), before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive wavy reddish-brown bands on the forewings, its small size, and typical pyralid resting posture with wings held somewhat flat.
Description
A small moth with forewings featuring prominent wavy reddish-brown bands contrasting against a paler tan or light brown ground color.
