Species Details
Pyrausta unifascialis
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SeasonalityMid June to early July.
IdentificationForewings above olive-gray, hind wings above somewhat lighter in color. A faint, pale PM line is present, especially in the forewings. Wingspan 16-24 mm. The genitalia are described by Munroe (1976). Unlike any other Alberta species of Pyrausta.
Scientific Name
Pyrausta unifascialis
Habitat
Undisturbed grassland areas with Pussytoes.
Seasonality
Mid June to early July.
Identification
Forewings above olive-gray, hind wings above somewhat lighter in color. A faint, pale PM line is present, especially in the forewings. Wingspan 16-24 mm. The genitalia are described by Munroe (1976). Unlike any other…
Forewings above olive-gray, hind wings above somewhat lighter in color. A faint, pale PM line is present, especially in the forewings. Wingspan 16-24 mm. The genitalia are described by Munroe (1976). Unlike any other Alberta species of Pyrausta.
Life History
Unknown. Adults come to light.
Conservation
Common, of no concern.
Diet Info
The larvae feed on species of Pussytoes (Antennaria) (Munroe 1976).
Range
Quebec west to British Columbia, south to Arizona and California (Munroe 1976). The Type Locality is California. Reported in Alberta by Bowman (1951) from Areas 7 (Lloydminster), 10 (Edmonton), 18 (Waterton), 20…
Quebec west to British Columbia, south to Arizona and California (Munroe 1976). The Type Locality is California. Reported in Alberta by Bowman (1951) from Areas 7 (Lloydminster), 10 (Edmonton), 18 (Waterton), 20 (Nordegg) and 21 (Jasper National Park). Also known from Big Knife Provincial Park, the Buffalo Lake Conservation Area, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park, the Lowden Springs Conservation Area, Pine Lake, Tolman Bridge, and Winfield.
Citation
Page Citation for Pyrausta unifascialis
Page Citation
"Species Details - Pyrausta unifascialis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-6272. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
References
Author
Bowman, K.
Title
An annotated list of the Lepidoptera of Alberta.
Publication Date
1951
Series Title
Canadian Journal of Zoology
Volume
29
Pages
121-165
Author
Packard, A.S.
Title
Catalogue of the Pyralidae of California, with descriptions of new Californian Pterophoridae.
Publication Date
1873
Series Title
Annals of the Lyceum of Natural History of New York
Volume
10
Pages
257-270
Author
Munroe, E.
Title
Pyraloidea, Pyralidae (Part)
Publication Date
1976
Specimen Information
There are 70 specimens of this Species.
UASM42370 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hillcrest
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1922-06-25
UASM42371 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-07-16
UASM42372 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1920-07-14
UASM42373 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1920-07-15
UASM42374 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Saunders
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1919-07-10
UASM42375 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1920-07-14
UASM42376 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1918-07-18
UASM42377 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1928-06-20
UASM42378 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cadomin
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1919-08-06
UASM42379 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hillcrest
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1921-06-24
UASM42380 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hillcrest
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1922-06-25
UASM42381 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hillcrest
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1922-06-25
UASM42382 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Nordegg
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1919-07-11
UASM42383 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hillcrest
Collected ByBowman, K.
Date Collected1922-06-25
CBCC1017 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park
Collected ByChristensen, C. B.
Date Collected2005-07-08
CBCC1095 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park
Collected ByChristensen, C. B.
Date Collected2005-07-08
BIRD20121 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-12
BIRD20122 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-24
BIRD20123 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-24
BIRD20124 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-24
BIRD20125 - Pyrausta unifascialis
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stettler
Collected ByBird, C. D.
Date Collected2006-06-28