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Thistle Ermine - Myelois circumvoluta

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Thistle Ermine Thistle Ermine - Myelois circumvoluta dylan The Dumps 6 Jul 2021, 1:52 p.m. 5 Jul 2021, 2:15 p.m.
Thistle Ermine Thistle Ermine - Myelois circumvoluta dylan The Dumps 6 Jul 2021, 1:52 p.m. 5 Jul 2021, 2:14 p.m.
Thistle Ermine Thistle Ermine - Myelois circumvoluta dylan The Dumps 6 Jul 2021, 1:52 p.m. 5 Jul 2021, 2:14 p.m.
Thistle Ermine Thistle Ermine - Myelois circumvoluta dylan The Dumps 6 Jul 2021, 1:52 p.m. 5 Jul 2021, 2:15 p.m.
Thistle Ermine Thistle Ermine - Myelois circumvoluta dylan The Dumps 6 Jul 2021, 1:52 p.m. 5 Jul 2021, 2:15 p.m.

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Species Description

Widespread and fairly common throughout the Southern half of the UK, becoming scarce beyond Wales. Habitat includes: Wherever Thistles grow e.g. gardens, parks, allotments, churchyards, roadside verges, wasteland, grassland, meadows, coasts etc. Flight period: June to July. Wingspan: 27 - 33 mm. Length: 30 mm. Caterpillar food plant: Various Thistles.