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.[1][3] It is found in North America from Newfoundland west to British Columbia, south to Florida and New Mexico.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Pyrausta |
| Species: | P. orphisalis
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The wingspan is about 15-17 mm.[1][3] 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
edit- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b c d e Bird, C. D. (2008). "Pyrausta orphisalis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum". University of Alberta Museums Search Site. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
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