Irish moths
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Family: Crambidae Sub-family: Pyraustinae
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Small Magpie
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Eurrhypara hortulata Widespread, less common in north Wingspan: 24-28mm Flight time: June-mid August Food plant: Mainly Nettles, also Woundworts, Mints and Bindweed. Larvae feed in spun or rolled leaves August-September. Similar: 1884 The Magpie |
Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010