Biology and distribution of the declining moth Ethmia pyrausta (Pallas, 1771), with description of the larva (Gelechioidea, Depressariidae, Ethmiinae)

Abstract

Records of Ethmia pyrausta (Pallas, 1771) from the Baltic countries, the British Isles and Fennoscandia are listed. All known aspects of habitat requirements, larval biology and adult behaviour, mostly based on our own observations in the field, are described. Instructions for conservation and habitat management are presented. The larva is described and illustrated in detail.

Keywords

• Lepidoptera
• Ethmia pyrausta
• bionomy
• description of larva
• conservation