Paratalanta hyalinalis

Paratalanta hyalinalis, the translucent pearl, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Jacob Hübner in 1796.

Description

The wingspan of Paratalanta hyalinalis can reach. The moth flies from June to July depending on the location. They are active after dark. The larvae are oligophagous and eat nettle, Verbascum thapsus and Centaurea jacea.

Distribution

This species can be found in most of Europe, but has also been recorded from North Africa, including Libya.