About Pyrausta nexalis Hulst, 1886
Pyrausta nexalis, commonly known as the fulvous-edged pyrausta moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Crambidae. It was first described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886. This species is found in North America, and has been specifically recorded in Washington, Montana, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. The adult wingspan of Pyrausta nexalis is approximately 18 mm. Its forewings are primarily dark fuscous, with the exception of the basal two-thirds of the costa, which are colored fulvous brown. Two white hair lines cross the forewings of this moth. Adult Pyrausta nexalis have been recorded in flight during two periods: from February to March, and from May to November.
