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Pyrausta linealis
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Pyrausta
Species:	P. linealis
Binomial name
Pyrausta linealis (Fernald, 1894)
Synonyms
Loxostege linealis Fernald, 1894

Pyrausta linealis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1894. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from eastern Washington to California (Mojave Desert) and Nevada.

The wingspan is 17–20 mm. The forewings are light ochreous yellow. The hindwings are white, stained with pale yellow at the outer margin. Adults have been recorded on wing from March to June.

References

1. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
2. Savela, Markku. "Pyrausta linealis (Fernald, 1894)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
3. "801503.00 – 5024 – Pyrausta linealis – (Fernald, 1894)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
4. Fernald, C. H. (1894). "Descriptions of Pyralidae from the Death Valley". Insect Life. 6 (3). Government Printing Office: 255–257 – via Internet Archive. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

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