Family: Crambidae        Sub-family: Pyraustinae 1362     *     Pyrausta purpuralis Common Wingspan: c.20mm Flight time: Double-brooded, May-June, July-August. Day and night flying Habitat: Dry grassland, river sides, gardens Food plants: Flowers and leaves of Mint species and Thyme

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. 2010