Yellow-banded Pyrausta
Common NameYellow-banded Pyrausta
Scientific NamePyrausta aerealis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, yellow
HabitatOpen woodlands, meadows, heathlands, dry grasslands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host PlantsThymus, Origanum, Mentha, Clinopodium
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous, feeding on various herbaceous plants, particularly those in the mint family (Lamiaceae). They typically overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its reddish-brown ground color and the two distinct, wavy yellow bands across the forewings. The hindwings are typically darker with a single yellow band.
Description
A small moth characterized by its reddish-brown forewings adorned with two prominent, wavy yellow bands, and a smaller yellow streak near the base.
