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Pyrausta purpuralis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Wingspan: Around 20mm
Family: Crambidae
An attractive and common species, widespread throughout most of the U.K, Europe and across to Asia.
Flies: May to September, a bivoltine (double brooded) Moth; which flies by day and night
Habitat: Preferring grasslands and chalky down land, mainly wherever Mentha arvensis (corn mint) and Thyme (Being in the plant family Lamiaceae) are found growing. “Mint plants” being important for the larvae to feed and grow on. Adults can often be seen feeding on “Daisy plants” from the Asteraceae family.
Read MoreWingspan: Around 20mm
Family: Crambidae
An attractive and common species, widespread throughout most of the U.K, Europe and across to Asia.
Flies: May to September, a bivoltine (double brooded) Moth; which flies by day and night
Habitat: Preferring grasslands and chalky down land, mainly wherever Mentha arvensis (corn mint) and Thyme (Being in the plant family Lamiaceae) are found growing. “Mint plants” being important for the larvae to feed and grow on. Adults can often be seen feeding on “Daisy plants” from the Asteraceae family.
