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Straw-barred Pearl Pyrausta despicata

This is a tough one when it comes to identification, for it is extremely variably. The most colourful ones do look like the Mintmoth, with bright purple colours. But there are also dull ones, even much duller than the one in the pictures. These are yellowish brown and lack all markings! And it is tiny, for the wingspan varies between 14 and 18 mm. The Straw-barred Pearl frequently flies by day. More about this species in the near future.