Pyrausta despicata
Pyrausta despicata, the straw-barred pearl, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Giovanni Antonio Scopoli in his 1763 Entomologia Carniolica.
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Description
The wingspan of Pyrausta despicata can reach 14–19 mm.[1][2] 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.[1] It is active in the sunshine and at dusk.[3] The larvae feed on Plantago lanceolata and Plantago major.[1]
Distribution
Pyrausta despicata is present in most of Europe.[4]
Habitat
This moth prefers chalky and limestone habitats.[1]
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