Pyrausta purpuralis
Species account (old)
This species too (see Pyrausta aurata] was recorded from one site only by Robson, when he found it along the cliffs at Blackhall Rocks, vc 66. [...]. Today in vc 66 it is known from a number of localities on the Magnesian Limestone, and from others where basic conditions occur in the west of the county, on the Carboniferous Limestone- a widespread but thinly distributed species. [...].
Statistics
| Records | 81 |
|---|---|
| Individuals | 116 |
| Largest Sample | 8 |
| First Recorded | 1906 |
| Last Recorded | 2023 |
| Earliest Adult Record | 13/05 |
| Latest Adult Record | 24/08 |
| Monad Coverage | 1.0% |
| Hexad Coverage | 31.0% |
Map
This map shows all records of Pyrausta purpuralis in the Durham (VC66) database per monad (1km grid square). The map can be explored further by zooming and panning, can be reset using the button on the left, and can be filtered by selecting the era. Click on a monad to view a full list of species recorded in it, or its containing hexad (10km grid square).
Map (image)
The distribution of Pyrausta purpuralis is additionally shown in the image below. This is to allow for backwards compatibility with older browsers that cannot load the map above.
Week graph
This graph shows the County Durham (VC66) records of Pyrausta purpuralis per 7-day period, differentiated by life stage. Hover over/tap the graph to see an exact count of records at that point in time. Hover over/hold the life stage legend to highlight a particular life stage; click on a life stage label to remove it from the graph. The graph can be filtered further by selecting the era.
The graphs below show the total records and individuals of Pyrausta purpuralis in County Durham (VC66) per time period. Hover over/tap the graph to see an exact number of records and individuals at a particular point in time. Hover over/hold a label to highlight a particular metric; click on a metric label to remove it from the graph.
Era graph
Year graph
Gallery
This gallery shows images of Pyrausta purpuralis. Clicking on a photo opens it in a large lightbox with a full caption, and the arrow buttons move between photos. If you would like to contribute any photographs, particularly of any stages not captured here, please email admin@durhammoths.org. Most photos on this website have been taken by County Durham (VC66) recorders, but please note that not all have been taken in the county.
Foodplants
There are no foodplants listed for the larval stages of Pyrausta purpuralis.
Habitats
There are no habitats listed for Pyrausta purpuralis.