Genus Pyrausta Rank Species | ||
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Similar Pyrausta, Pyrausta purpuralis, Pyrausta sanguinalis, Pyrausta nigrata, Mint moth | ||
Pyrausta despicata gdoremi altervista org
(Pyrausta despicata) common name straw-barred pearl, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae.
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Description
The wingspan of Pyrausta despicata can reach 14–19 mm. The wings are brown or greyish, with quite variable pale brown markings. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location, in two generations. It is active in the sunshine and at dusk. The larvae feed on Plantago lanceolata and Plantago major.
Distribution
Pyrausta despicata is present in most of Europe.
Habitat
This moth prefers chalky and limestone habitats.
References
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