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Small Blood-vein - Scopula imitaria

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Small Blood-vein Small Blood-vein - Scopula imitaria dylan Laundry Lane 23 Jul 2021, 12:16 p.m. 23 Jul 2021, 12:07 a.m.
Small Blood-vein Small Blood-vein - Scopula imitaria dylan Laundry Lane 23 Jul 2021, 12:16 p.m. 22 Jul 2021, 10:42 p.m.
Small Blood-vein Small Blood-vein - Scopula imitaria dylan Laundry Lane 23 Jul 2021, 12:16 p.m. 22 Jul 2021, 10:46 p.m.
Small Blood-vein Small Blood-vein - Scopula imitaria dylan Laundry Lane 23 Jul 2021, 12:16 p.m. 22 Jul 2021, 10:46 p.m.
Small Blood-vein Small Blood-vein - Scopula imitaria dylan Laundry Lane 23 Jul 2021, 12:16 p.m. 23 Jul 2021, 12:07 a.m.
Small Blood-vein Small Blood-vein - Scopula imitaria dylan Laundry Lane 23 Jul 2021, 12:16 p.m. 23 Jul 2021, 12:07 a.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly common throughout the South becoming local further North. Habitat includes: wasteland, coast, hedgerows, woodland etc. Flight period: July to August. Wingspan: 26 - 29 mm. Diet: Larvae = Privet along with other low-growing plants.