Crambidae: Pyraustinae

63.007 (BF1362) Pyrausta purpuralis, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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General Information

This species is often confused with P.aurata. The arrangement of the postmedian markings on the forewing, forming a continuous broad band, often broken into three is diagnostic.

Flies during the day

Wingspan: c.20 mm.
Foodplant(s): mints (Mentha spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August
National status: Common

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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