Pyrausta porphyralis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

on Helichrysum

parasite

Larvae among spun leaves.

host plants

Asteraceae, monophagous

Helichrysum arenarium.

References to Mentha aquatica; Origanum vulgare are less likely.

distribution within Europe

(PESI, 2020).

synonyms

Botys porphyralis.

references

Baldizzone (2007b), Disqué (1890a), Schütze (1931).