Pyrausta generosa

Pyrausta generosa
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Pyrausta
Species:	P. generosa
Binomial name
Pyrausta generosa (Grote & Robinson, 1867)
Synonyms
Botys generosa Grote & Robinson, 1867

Pyrausta generosa is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote and Coleman Townsend Robinson in 1867.[1][2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Ontario to Alberta and to Florida and Missouri.[3] The habitat consists of undisturbed areas in aspen parkland and mixed woods.

The wingspan is 18–21 mm. Adults are on wing from late May to late July.

The larvae possibly feed on Mentha species.[4]

References

1. "801536.00 – 5056 – Pyrausta generosa – (Grote & Robinson, 1867)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
2. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
3. Savela, Markku. "Pyrausta generosa (Grote & Robinson, 1867)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
4. Bird, C. D. (2008). "Species Details: Pyrausta generosa". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 29, 2020.