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Crambidae
80a0799 – 5031   Pyrausta atropurpuralis (Grote, 1877)

© Mark Dreiling
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Synonymy: Botis atropurpuralis Grote, 1877
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification, and some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.
  • Munroe, E., 1976. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 13.2b, p. 98; pl. 8.22, 23. order or free PDF
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Pyrausta atropurpuralis
© Mark Dreiling
Pyrausta atropurpuralis
© Ann Hendrickson
Pyrausta atropurpuralis
© Terry Hibbitts
Pyrausta atropurpuralis
17mm - LG – © Jim Vargo
Pyrausta atropurpuralis
18mm – © Mississippi Entomological Museum

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