Pyrausta perrubralis

Pyrausta perrubralis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Packard in 1873.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia, California, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington.^[2]

Pyrausta perrubralis
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Pyrausta
Species:	P. perrubralis
Binomial name
Pyrausta perrubralis (Packard, 1873)
Synonyms
Botys perrubralis Packard, 1873

The forewings are deep ochreous-yellow with bright red scales. The hindwings are whitish with a small black discal spot.^[3] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to October.

Subspecies

• Pyrausta perrubralis perrubralis
• Pyrausta perrubralis saanichalis Munroe, 1951 (British Columbia)
• Pyrausta perrubralis shastanalis Munroe, 1976 (California)