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Scarce Purple & Gold

Pyrausta ostrinalis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Insecta (Insekten)
Order
Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)
Family
Crambidae
Genus
Pyrausta
Species
Pyrausta ostrinalis (Scarce Purple & Gold)

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Olivbrauner Zünsler
Pyrausta despicata
Least Concern
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Purpurroter Zünsler
Pyrausta purpuralis
Least Concern
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Small Purple & Gold
Pyrausta aurata
Least Concern
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Wavy-barred Sable
Pyrausta nigrata
Near Threatened
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Scarce Crimson and Gold
Pyrausta sanguinalis
Critically Endangered
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Silver-barred Sable
Pyrausta cingulata
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scarce Purple & Gold?
The scientific name of Scarce Purple & Gold is Pyrausta ostrinalis. It belongs to the genus Pyrausta.
What is the conservation status of Scarce Purple & Gold?
Scarce Purple & Gold (Pyrausta ostrinalis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Scarce Purple & Gold live?
Scarce Purple & Gold is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Sweden.
What family does Scarce Purple & Gold belong to?
Scarce Purple & Gold (Pyrausta ostrinalis) belongs to the genus Pyrausta, which is part of the taxonomic family Crambidae.
What kingdom does Scarce Purple & Gold belong to?
Scarce Purple & Gold (Pyrausta ostrinalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Scarce Purple & Gold?
The closest relatives of Scarce Purple & Gold in the genus Pyrausta include Olivbrauner Zünsler, Purpurroter Zünsler, Scarce Crimson and Gold, Small Purple & Gold, Silver-barred Sable.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Pyrausta — 7 Species

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Olivbrauner Zünsler
Pyrausta despicata
LC 🐾
Purpurroter Zünsler
Pyrausta purpuralis
LC 🐾
Scarce Crimson and Gold
Pyrausta sanguinalis
CR 🐾
Small Purple & Gold
Pyrausta aurata
LC 🐾
Silver-barred Sable
Pyrausta cingulata
VU
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Scarce Purple & Gold
Pyrausta ostrinalis
NT
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Wavy-barred Sable
Pyrausta nigrata
NT
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