Paratalanta hyalinalis

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Paratalanta hyalinalis
(1374) Paratalanta hyalinalis (36293050276).jpg
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P. hyalinalis
Binomial name
Paratalanta hyalinalis
(Hübner, 1796)
Synonyms
  • Pyralis hyalinalis Hübner, 1796
  • Psammotis decoloralis Turati, 1924

Paratalanta hyalinalis, the translucent pearl, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Jacob Hübner in 1796.

Description[]

The wingspan of Paratalanta hyalinalis can reach 28–35 millimetres (1.1–1.4 in).[1][2] The translucent wings are whitish or yellowish, crossed by thin pale brown lines. The moth flies from June to July depending on the location.[1][3] They are active after dark. The larvae are oligophagous (feed on only a few types of food) and eat nettle, Verbascum thapsus and Centaurea jacea.[1]

Figs.2 larva after final moult 2a two hibernacula on part of a beech leaf 2b hibernaculum with top leaf removed

Distribution[]

This species can be found in most of Europe,[4] but has also been recorded from North Africa, including Libya.

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Kimber, Ian. "63.030 BF1374 Paratalanta hyalinalis (Hübner, 1796)". ukmoths. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  2. ^ Norfolk Moths
  3. ^ Lepidoptera of Belgium
  4. ^ Fauna Europaea

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