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Small Magpie, Anania hortulata, Eurrhypara hortulata
Family: Crambidae        Sub-family: Pyraustinae

ABH 63.025
B&F 1376     *     Small Magpie     *     Anania hortulata (Eurrhypara hortulat


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

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