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Crambidae 80a0802 – 5034   Pyrausta signatalis (Walker, [1866])              Raspberry Pyrausta

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Lamiaceae.  Host genera: Monarda.  (Shropshire & Douglas 2025) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: signatalis (Walker, [1866]) (Rhodaria) - MONA 1983: 5034 medullalis (Snellen, 1899) (Botys) vinulenta (Grote & Robinson, 1867) (Botys)

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced. Munroe, E., 1976. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 13.2b, p. 100; pl. 8-14-18, 21. order or free PDF Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 23.4m; p. 176. Book Review and ordering Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online) Species Page at Block Island Moths Species Page at BugGuide.Net Species Page at E. H. Strickland Museum Species Page at Mass Moths Species Page at iNaturalist

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