63.005 BF1365 - Crambidae - Pyraustinae - Pyrausta despicata

63.005 BF1365 - Crambidae - Pyraustinae - Pyrausta despicata - Straw-barred Pearl

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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Taxonomy: Micro >> Crambidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: A plain brown triangular shaped pyrausta species, with two brown dots near the middle of the forewing and with slightly paler cross-bands.

Distribution: Unknown, probably locally common. Last modern day record appears to be 1976. Most probably overlooked or under recorded. Frequents chalky or limestone habitats. This specimen seen during the daytime on 2nd July 2021.

Flight Period: April / May / June / July / August / September / - On the wing during April – June & July – September.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal Diurnal - is often seen during the day

Wingspan: 14-19mm

Food Plant: Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata) & Greater plantain (P. major).

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Pyrausta despicata – Steve Orridge – Haydale

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