Family: Crambidae       Sub-family: Pyraustinae ABH 63.005 B&F 1365     *     Pyrausta despicata Mainly western distribution in Ireland Wingspan: 14-19mm Flight time: Double-brooded, May-June, July-August. Day and night-flying Habitat: Dry calcareous soils, cliffs, grasslands Food plants: Greater Plantain, Ribwort Plantain (Plantago ssp.) Larvae often feed in groups.

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