About Pyrausta niveicilialis Grote, 1875
Pyrausta niveicilialis, commonly known as the white-fringed pyrausta moth, is a species of moth belonging to the family Crambidae. This species was first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1875. It is native to North America, with recorded ranges spanning from southern Canada south to Florida, and extending west to Colorado. The wingspan of adult moths reaches approximately 24 millimeters. The forewings are a dusty blackish color, with a yellowish shading present in the costal region. Adult moths can be seen in flight from March through October.