Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Crambidae Scientific name Pyrausta purpuralis | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Pyrausta Rank Species | |
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Similar Pyrausta, Mint moth, Pyrausta despicata, Pyrausta nigrata, Anania | ||
Purpurroter z nsler pyrausta purpuralis
Pyrausta purpuralis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe. The species closely resembles Pyrausta aurata.
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The wingspan is ca. 20 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location. The species is active during the day.
The larvae feed on Mint.
Pyrausta purpuralis crambidae lepidoptera
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