Sociable Pyrausta Moth Pyrausta socialis (Grote, 18

Family: Crambidae

Subfamily: Pyraustinae

Identification: Forewings are deep reddish or pinkish brown with a purplish tinge. dark subterminal band complete and conspicuous. Subterminal band of hindwing almost always dark and well developed.

Wing Span: 2.2-2.5 cm

Life History:

Flight: Late June and early July in the East, July and August in the Plains; June and August BC.

Caterpillar Hosts: Unknown but mint species are suspect.

Adult Food:

Habitat:

Range: British Columbia to Ontario and south to Colorado and California.

Conservation:

NCGR:

Management Needs:

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