Appearance
The wingspan of ''Pyrausta despicata'' can reach 14–19 mm. The wings are brown or greyish, with quite variable pale brown markings. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location, in two generations. It is active in the sunshine and at dusk. The larvae feed on ''Plantago lanceolata'' and ''Plantago major''.
Distribution
''Pyrausta despicata'' is present in most of Europe.Habitat
This moth prefers chalky and limestone habitats.References:
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