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Twenty-plume Moth - Alucita hexadactyla

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Twenty-plume Moth Twenty-plume Moth - Alucita hexadactyla dylan Laundry Lane 23 Jul 2021, 11:50 a.m. 23 Jul 2021, 12:21 a.m.
Twenty-plume Moth Twenty-plume Moth - Alucita hexadactyla dylan Laundry Lane 23 Jul 2021, 11:50 a.m. 23 Jul 2021, 12:21 a.m.

Species Description

Fairly common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: Gardens, parks, allotments, woodland etc. Wingspan: 14 - 16 mm. Other names include: Many-plumed Moth. Diet: Larvae = Honeysuckle. Flight period. All ear round.