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Scarce Crimson and Gold Moth

Pyrausta sanguinalis

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Field Notes

Description:

The wingspan is 14–18 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Common sage, Rosemary and Thyme.

Habitat:

The Scarce Crimson and Gold (Pyrausta sanguinalis) is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found across western Europe as far east as southern Finland. In the British Isles it was formerly found at multiple coastal locations in NW England and Scotland, however it has now much declined and it is restricted to a few locations in Northern Ireland and a single site on the Isle of Man

Notes:

spotted in river homem félinhos beach

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Comments (3)
AntónioGinjaGinja
Thanks Jemma Thanks Daniele for the id,i id it diferently from Malcolm spotting page,se if you agreed with me or if you think you are rigth,i'am not good in these photo compared decisions :-) so i like to be corrected

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PublishedAugust 28, 2013

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