Pyrausta nigrata
Species of moth
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Pyrausta nigrata is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Giovanni Antonio Scopoli in his 1763 Entomologia Carniolica and it is found in Europe.
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Pyrausta |
| Species: | P. nigrata |
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The wingspan is 14–17 mm (0.55–0.67 in). The moth flies from June to October depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various herbs, such as thyme and marjoram.
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