Pyrausta atropurpuralis (Grote, 1877)

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Family: Crambidae

Subfamily: Pyraustinae

Identification: Forewings of an obscure reddish brown with a purple cast. At first sight appearing immaculate, but the exterior line can be made out by its being followed by scattered yellowish scales; it is similarly shaped to that of vinulenta (= signatalis), but not angulated on submedian fold. The stigmata are not obvious. The anterior line is partially shown in the same way as the outer line. Hind wings fuscous, paler at base; fringes paler and narrowly interlined. Head and thorax like fore wings. Beneath the body is silky whitish. Wings beneath fuscous with a slight lilac reflection, without obvious markings except on secondaries an indication of a mesial line.

Wing Span: 1.5 cm

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Range: western (CA east to CO, NM, TX) According to Dr. Ed Knudson, this is a central Texas species.

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