Pyrausta purpuralis

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Ferdy Christant

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A lovely moth it is, and a great specie introduction. Thanks for sharing, promoted to homepage. Posted 12 years ago
1. WildFlower
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, I like the contrast with the chicory flower. Posted 12 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    So do I! Posted 12 years ago

Joost Thissen

Lion

Very nice picture with both the nice colored moth and the nice chicory.

Those day moths are not seen much, at least around here. I have photographed one, the Lythria cruentaria, also here on jungledragon. It looks a bit alike. Posted 12 years ago

The Purpurmott

''Pyrausta purpuralis'' is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe. The species closely resembles ''Pyrausta aurata''. The larvae feed on Mint.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by WildFlower