Southern Pink Moth (Pyrausta inornatalis)

Order: Lepidoptera (le-pid-OP-ter-a) (Info) Family: Pyralidae Genus: Pyrausta Species: inornatalis Profile: 1 positive No neutrals 1 negative Regional... This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions: Fayetteville, Arkansas Hattiesburg, Mississippi Tulsa, Oklahoma Memphis, Tennessee Fort Worth, Texas Houston, Texas Keller, Texas Spring, Texas Member Notes: Rating Author Comment Positive fishbud On Jun 10, 2007, fishbud from Keller, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: I found this bug on my salvia plants as well. So far, I don't think it is harmful. It certainly is one of the colorful moth I've seen in this area. Negative butterflycrazee On Dec 12, 2007, butterflycrazee from Hattiesburg, MS wrote: I think this is the moth I see on my salvia blooms. I then see tiny caterpillars eating by salvia blossoms. Guilt by association! Caterpillars are tiny and sort of clear with black dots. Hard to ID as they are tiny and I smush them so quickly!! How do I control them without hurting other wildlife?

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