| 63.007 ~ 1362 ~ Pyrausta purpuralis ~ Common Purple & Gold | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widely distributed throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Scattered records from across the county. Wingspan : M & F, 15-22mm. Confusion species P. Aurata and P. ostrinalis. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Open country, preferring grassland or chalk. Foodplant Corn mint and Thyme spp. Lifestage data Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds between spun leaves. Pupal site unknown. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 31st July 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 8th Sept 2011, Llanfyllin |
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