Pyrausta ostrinalis (Hübner, 1796) Species
Last modified: Oct. 21, 2023, 2:32 p.m.
A very rare and local species in Belgium, rarely observed. Regularly confused with some forms of Pyrausta purpuralis.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Pyraustinae > Tribus: Pyraustini > Genus: Pyrausta > Species: Pyrausta ostrinalis
- Vernacular names
- Duinmuntvlinder (NL)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 60 as Pyrausta Ostrinalis. H.). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Confusion may occur with the very similar Pyrausta purpuralis, but is has a narrower forewing and paler yellow markings, and there are subtle differences in the underside wing pattern.
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Specimens in nature
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The adults are active during daytime.
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Flight periods
The adults fly in April/May and again from late June to mid-August in two generations a year.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Mentha arvensis and Thymus drucei
The larva lives on Nepeta, Mentha and Origanum.
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Habitat
It inhabits sandy soils and dunes.
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