Crambidae : Spilomelinae
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Patania ruralis
Mother of Pearl
(Scopoli, 1763)63.038/1405
=Pleuroptya ruralis
Norfolk status
Common and widespread. Our most commonly recorded crambid.
Larger than many of the macro-moths !
Colourful sheen to all wings, hence English name.

Flies at night and is easily disturbed by day from nettle patches.

(note 2019 name change from Pleuroptya ruralis to Patania ruralis)

Recorded in 67 (97%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2018.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
06/11/2018128TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
05/11/2018128TL99 - Thompson/Gt.Hocking
23/10/2018128TF50 - Upwell/Marshland
20/10/2018127TG20 - Norwich
16/10/2018127TG14 - Sheringham
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Wingspan: 26-40 mm.
Season: July and August.
Foodplant:   Nettle.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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