About Pyrausta tyralis Guenée, 1854
Pyrausta tyralis, commonly known as the coffee-loving pyrausta moth, is a species of moth belonging to the family Crambidae. It was first described by Achille Guenée in 1854. In the United States, this species has been recorded from New York to Illinois, and from Florida to Arizona. It also occurs from Mexico through to Venezuela, and is found on the West Indies. The wingspan of adult Pyrausta tyralis is approximately 17 mm (0.67 in). Adult moths have been recorded in flight throughout the entire year. The larvae of this species feed on Psychotria nervosa, Psychotria undata, Bidens connata, and plants of the Dahlia genus.
