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Pyrausta purpuralis

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Pyrausta purpuralis
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P. purpuralis
Binomial name
Pyrausta purpuralis
Synonyms
  • Phalaena (Pyralis) purpuralis Linnaeus, 1758
  • Pyrausta purpuralis chermesinalis Guenée, 1854
  • Phalaena inflammata Scopoli, 1763
  • Pyralis punicealis Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
  • Botys niepoldalis Lederer, 1863
  • Pyrausta confundalis Zetterstedt, 1839
  • Pyrausta melanalis Caradja, 1916

Pyrausta purpuralis is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe. The species closely resembles Pyrausta aurata.

The wingspan is ca. 20 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location. The species is active during the day.

The larvae feed on Mint.