Pyrausta dapalis (Grote, 1881)

Family: Crambidae

Subfamily: Pyraustinae

Identification:

Wing Span: 1.4-1.9 cm

Life History:

Flight: Early January to March.

Caterpillar Hosts: Larvae have been reared on several Salvia spp

Adult Food:

Habitat:

Range: California, Sierra Nevada.

Conservation:

NCGR:

Management Needs:

Comments: This is a diurnal species

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