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Pyrausta ostrinalis  
         
  B&F: 1363

ABH: 63.008

Status:  Unknown

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare - no modern records

Primary Habitat:  Chalky grassland

Wingspan:  20mm

Flight Period:  Bivoltine: May - June, July - September

Observations:  The larvae feed on plants in the Mint family. The adults fly by day and also come to light

Confusion Species:  P. purpuralis

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1995, Williams