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Crambidae
80a0790 – 5022   Pyrausta zonalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1918

DNA - © Gary McDonald
Distribution: Type locality: Palm Springs, Riverside C., CA.
Similar Species:
  • Pyrausta napaealis is larger, FWL=7-10mm vs. 5.5-8mm; described differences in wing pattern are unsupported by DNA evidence.
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy: Pyrausta zonalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1918
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Barnes, W.M. & J.H. McDunnough, 1918. Notes and new species. Contributions to the natural history of the Lepidoptera of North America, 4(2): 164; pl. 8, figs. 42-44.
  • Munroe, E., 1976. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 13.2b, p. 94; pl. 8.42-44. order or free PDF
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Pyrausta zonalis
DNA - © Gary McDonald
Pyrausta zonalis
DNA - © Gary McDonald
Pyrausta zonalis
DNA - © Gary McDonald
Pyrausta zonalis
DNA - © Gary McDonald
Pyrausta zonalis
DNA - LG – © Gary McDonald
Pyrausta zonalis
DNA - LG – © Gary McDonald

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