| 63.008 ~ 1363 ~ Pyrausta ostrinalis ~ Scarce Purple & Gold | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widely distributed throughout the British Isles but not as common as P. purpuralis. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded in a handful of sites in the northern half of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 15-21mm. Confusion species P. purpuralis. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Open country, preferring grassland or chalk. Foodplant Thought to feed on corn mint and thyme spp. Lifestage data Lifestage data for this species has yet to be documented. |
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