Family: Crambidae        Sub-family: Pyraustinae 1405     *     Mother of Pearl     *     Pleuroptya ruralis Widespread, common Wingspan: 26-40mm. One of the largest 'micro-moths' Flight time: July-August Habitat: Wherever foodplant occurs Larvae feed in rolled Nettle leaves, overwintering in a cocoon in the ground until March-April.

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