Family: Crambidae Checklist Number: 63.007
Pyrausta purpuralis Linnaeus, 1758
Common Purple & Gold
A pretty little day flying moth found in the vicinity of Thymus and Wild Mint Mentha arvensis. It has been reported in July – August and needs to be carefully distinguished from a handful of similar members of the family. Active in sunny weather but also comes to light traps.
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