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Shaded Broad-bar - Scotopteryx chenopodiata

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Shaded Broad-bar Shaded Broad-bar - Scotopteryx chenopodiata dylan County Durham 2 Aug 2022, 1:59 p.m. 24 Jul 2022, 6:28 p.m.
Shaded Broad-bar Shaded Broad-bar - Scotopteryx chenopodiata dylan County Durham 2 Aug 2022, 1:59 p.m. 24 Jul 2022, 6:28 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK. Habitat includes: Anywhere with Clovers and Vetches such as meadows, grassland, acid heathland, woodland rides, field margins, roadside verges, railway banks, wasteland, sand-dunes, gardens, churchyards etc. Flight period: July to August. Wingspan: 25 - 30 mm.

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