Genus Pyrausta (Noun)
Meaning
Moths whose larvae are corn borers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Pyrausta is a group of moths in the family Crambidae, commonly known as the grass moths or snout moths, whose larvae are often referred to as corn borers.
- Pyrausta aurata is a species of moth in the genus Pyrausta that is known to cause significant damage to corn crops.
- The genus Pyrausta is often studied by entomologists due to the economic impact of its larvae on agricultural crops.
- Moths in the genus Pyrausta are typically small to medium in size and have distinctive markings on their wings.
- The larvae of the genus Pyrausta are known to feed on a variety of plants, including corn, wheat, and oats.