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Pyrausta orphisalis (Orange Mint Moth)

Synonyms: Pyrausta ochosalis

Wikipedia Abstract

The Orange Mint Moth or Orange-spotted Pyrausta (Pyrausta orphisalis) is a species of moth of the Crambidae family. It is found from Newfoundland west to British Columbia, south to Florida and New Mexico. The wingspan is about 17 mm. The moth flies from June to July depending on the location. The larvae feed on various mint species, including Monarda.
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0