Pyrausta despicata (Straw-barred Pearl) - iMoths


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Pyrausta despicata
Straw-barred Pearl (Scopoli, 1763)
Crambidae : Pyraustinae

1365 / 63.005

Photo © Andy Nunn, Wharram Quarry VC 61

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 48 (24%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1883.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
06/09/2024	1	63	SE41 - South Elmsall
02/09/2024	1	63	SK69 - New Rossington / Austerfield
20/08/2024	1	63	SK69 - New Rossington / Austerfield
22/07/2024	1	64	SD67 - Ingleton
22/07/2024	1	61	SE95 - Wetwang

Further info: Pyrausta despicata

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Lepiforum.de		Yorkshire Moths (Full)