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Long-horned Flat-body - Carcina quercana

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Long-horned Flat-body Long-horned Flat-body - Carcina quercana dylan Laundry Lane 23 Jul 2021, noon 23 Jul 2021, 12:17 a.m.
Long-horned Flat-body Long-horned Flat-body - Carcina quercana dylan Laundry Lane 23 Jul 2021, noon 23 Jul 2021, 12:18 a.m.
Long-horned Flat-body Long-horned Flat-body - Carcina quercana dylan Laundry Lane 23 Jul 2021, noon 23 Jul 2021, 12:18 a.m.
Long-horned Flat-body Long-horned Flat-body - Carcina quercana dylan Laundry Lane 23 Jul 2021, noon 23 Jul 2021, 12:19 a.m.

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Species Description

Widespread an fairly frequent throughout th UK up to Southern Scotland after which it becomes scarce. Habitat includes: woodland, parks etc. Flight period: July to August. Diet: Larvae = various deciduous trees including Oaks and Beach. Wingspan: 16 - 22 mm. ther names include: Oak Lantern, Oak-skeletoniser Moth.