Psara obscuralis
Psara obscuralis, commonly known as the obscure psara moth, is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Maryland to Florida, west to Texas and Illinois.[1] In the south, the range extends to Central America, where it has been recorded from Mexico and Costa Rica.
| Psara obscuralis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Psara |
| Species: | P. obscuralis |
| Binomial name | |
| Psara obscuralis (Lederer, 1863) | |
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Description
The wingspan is about 23 mm. Adults are on wing from May to September.
Behaviour and ecology
The larvae feed on Petiveria alliacea.[2]
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