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1366 Pyrausta nigrata (Scopoli, 1763) - (Crambidae / Pyraustinae)


Notes: Local, southern England and the Lake District, where suitable habitat exists. Wingspan 14-17mm. Flies during day; May to early June and July to mid-August. Frequents chalk downland and limestone pavements. Larva feeds on Wild Thyme , Marjoram and Corn Mint, living and feeding between leaves spun together with silk.

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