About Pyrausta unifascialis Packard, 1873
Pyrausta unifascialis, commonly known as the one-banded pyrausta, is a moth species belonging to the family Crambidae. This species was first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873. It is native to North America, where it has been recorded across a range stretching from Quebec west to British Columbia, and south to Arizona and California. Its typical habitat includes forest openings, open clearings, and fields. The wingspan of adult moths ranges from 16 to 24 mm. Adults can be seen in flight from April through August each year. The larvae of this species are polyphagous, meaning they feed on a variety of plant types. They have been documented feeding on species from the genera Antennaria, Phaseolus, Eriogonum, and Gayophytum.
