| Pyrausta orphisalis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Pyrausta |
| Species: | P. orphisalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Pyrausta orphisalis | |
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Pyrausta orphisalis, the orange mint moth or orange-spotted pyrausta, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1859.13 It is found in North America from Newfoundland west to British Columbia, south to Florida and New Mexico.3
The wingspan is about 15-17 mm.13 The moth flies from mid June to late July depending on the location.3
The larvae feed on various mint species, including Monarda.3
References
References
- McLeod, Robin (12 January 2005). "Species Pyrausta orphisalis - Orange Mint Moth - Hodges#5058". Bugguide. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
- "Pyrausta orphisalis". NatureServe Explorer. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
- Bird, C. D. (2008). "Pyrausta orphisalis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum". University of Alberta Museums Search Site. Retrieved 2021-04-21.