About Pyrausta nigrata Scopoli
Pyrausta nigrata is a moth species belonging to the family Crambidae. It was first described by Giovanni Antonio Scopoli in his 1763 work Entomologia Carniolica. This species is found in Europe. It has a wingspan ranging from 14 to 17 millimeters, or 0.55 to 0.67 inches. The adult moths fly from June to October, with flight timing varying depending on location. The larvae of Pyrausta nigrata feed on a variety of herbs, including thyme and marjoram.