Pyrausta semirubralis

Pyrausta semirubralis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern British Columbia to California, Nevada, Colorado and Arizona.^[2] The habitat consists of coastal areas, reaching inland up to altitudes of about 9000 ft.

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

The length of the forewings is 9–11 mm.^[3] The basal half of the forewings is dull dark brown. The remaining area is dull brick red. The hindwings are faded brick red.^[4] Adults have been recorded on wing from April to September.^[5] peaking around May ^[6]