Pyralidae: Pyraustinae

06605 Pyrausta purpuralis, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1362 (ABH63.007)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019


General Information

This species is often confused with P.aurata. The arrangement of the postmedian markings on the forewing, forming a continuous broad band, often broken into three is diagnostic.

Flies during the day

Wingspan: c.20 mm.
Foodplant(s): mints (Mentha spp.)
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August
National status:

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 16 June to 15 July

Similar Species
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 3rd Aug. 2017. Light trap.
Melnik, SW Bulgaria. 3rd Aug. 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 29th July 2017. Light trap.
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 29th July 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies