Query on origin of Pyrausta ostrinalis (UK?)

Roger C. KENDRICK kendrick at hkusua.hku.hk
Wed Jun 3 21:54:41 EDT 1998


Hi Tony,

Take a look at the checklist at the front of Goater's book - the authors and dates
of publication for each species' description is included there.

regards,

Roger.

Tony Prichard wrote:

> Hi
>
> Does anybody know when this species was distinguished from Pyrausta purpuralis?
> Goater's book on the pyralids seems to suggest that this was in recent times.
> If you have any references they would be appreciated.

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The University of Hong Kong
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