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Paratalanta hyalinalis

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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 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". Archived from the original on 2012-05-28. Retrieved 2008-08-29.
  4. ^ Fauna Europaea

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Paratalanta hyalinalis: Brief Summary

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

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