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Pyrausta despicata  
         
  B&F: 1365

ABH: 63.005

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Local

Primary Habitat:  Grassland, Wasteground

Wingspan:  14-19mm

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

Observations:  The larvae feed on Ribwort Plantain. The adults fly by day and also come to light

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  Several localities; abundant locally

First Record:  1907, Wallis