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Pyralis
perversalis
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Subspecies
No subspecies are
recognized; this species is here regarded as a monotypic species.
Synonyms
Pyralis perversalis
(Herrich-Schäffer, 1849)
Pyralis lucidalis (Eversmann, 1844) (homonym)
Pyralis narynensis Zerny, 1914
Pyralis perversalis rubiginetincta Caradja, 1931 (excluded name under
Article 1.3.4.)
Identification
Wing span 14 - 19 mm. Uniform ground color
dark chestnut brown or blackish brown; but there are also lighter brown
specimens. The
anteromedial and
postmedial lines are light brown and slightly widening towards the
costal edge.
Distribution
Present in eastern Europe and some
scattered records exist from Asia. Not yet recorded from Germany, but
there is a record from the Czech Republic close to the German border.
Thus, the species can be expected in Sachsen.
Biology
Prefers dry and sandy habitats. Flight season June to August. The larva
is unknown.
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updated on June 09, 2009
This site is online since May 31, 2005
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