Prev Flights Rec Search
Pyrausta despicata
Straw-barred Pearl (Scopoli, 1763)
Crambidae: Pyraustinae
1365 / 63.005
Photo © Ian Marshall, 12 July 2007,  Kiplingcotes Quarry, VC61

Similar Yorkshire Species: None
Wingspan: 14-19 mm.
Flight: May and June, and later in July and August.
Foodplant:   Ribwort plantain and greater plantain.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Yorkshire Status: Rare and local resident.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Widespread and locally common in all five vice-counties.

Recorded in 47 (24%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1883.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
23/08/2023161TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
19/08/2023161TA02 - Hessle
18/08/2023161TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
31/07/2023161TA02 - Hessle
31/07/2023261TA07 - Hunmanby
Further info: Pyrausta despicata
 
UK Moths
 Mothdissection UK
Lepiforum.de Yorkshire Moths (Full)
Back Record Home
iMoths V1.0 HD © Jim Wheeler 2024