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Crambidae
80a0790 – 5022   Pyrausta zonalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1918

DNA - © Gary McDonald
Similar Species:
  • Pyrausta napaealis is larger, FWL=7-10mm vs. 5.5-8mm; described differences in wing pattern are unsupported by DNA evidence.
  • Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
Synonymy:
  • zonalis Barnes & McDunnough 1918 (Pyrausta) - MONA 1983: 5022; Type locality: Palm Springs, Riverside C., CA
  • 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.
    • Barnes, W.M. & J.H. McDunnough, 1918. Notes and new species. Contributions to the natural history of the Lepidoptera of North America, 4(2): 164; pl. 8, figs. 42-44.
    • Munroe, E., 1976. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 13.2b, p. 94; pl. 8.42-44. order or free PDF
    • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
    Pyrausta zonalis
    DNA - © Gary McDonald
    Pyrausta zonalis
    DNA - © Gary McDonald
    Pyrausta zonalis
    DNA - © Gary McDonald
    Pyrausta zonalis
    DNA - © Gary McDonald
    Pyrausta zonalis
    DNA - LG – © Gary McDonald
    Pyrausta zonalis
    DNA - LG – © Gary McDonald

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