Pyrausta sanguinalis, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Pyrausta sanguinalis (Linnaeus, 1767)
MOTH INFO
Pyrausta sanguinalis is a moth of the family Crambidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Pyrausta sanguinalis
Phalaena sanguinalis
Common name
Scarce Crimson & Gold
Classification
Superfamily: Pyraloidea > Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Pyraustinae > Tribus: Pyraustini > Genus: Pyrausta
Wingspan
14-18 mm
Appearance
The forewings are brownish ochre and the basal and dorsal areas are mixed deep yellow. There are purple-crimson markings and an oblong discal spot, connected above with a costal streak.
The hindwings are light grey-colored, darker terminally in males and grey in females.
Habitat
Road sides, gardens, dry hill slopes, and phrygana.
Food plant
The larva is oligophagous on Labiatae (Rosmarinus officinalis, Salvia officinalis, Satureja thymbra, Thymus).
Flight period
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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