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Common Pales - Pales pavida

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Common Pales Common Pales - Pales pavida dylan Eastville park 23 Feb 2025, 6:02 p.m. 13 Jul 2024, 11:29 a.m.
Common Pales Common Pales - Pales pavida dylan Eastville park 23 Feb 2025, 6:02 p.m. 13 Jul 2024, 11:30 a.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent in the southern half of the UK; rarer in the north. Life story: parasitises moths, mainly in the Yellow Underwing family. Length: 5 - 10 mm. Flight period: Two generations per year - late May / early June and early July to late September.

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