Crambidae: Pyraustinae

1365 (ABH63.005) Pyrausta despicata, (Scopoli, 1763)

KR06601

Earith
Earith
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Earith
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 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
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Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
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 Photo © David Griffiths


General Information



Wingspan: 14-19 mm.
Foodplant(s): Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata), Greater Plantain (Plantago major)
Flying: Two generations, May-July and September
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 12 (4.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 25 May to 06 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 16 October to 16 October