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Athalia circularis - Athalia circularis

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Athalia circularis Athalia circularis - Athalia circularis dylan Lawrence Weston Moor and Moorgrove Wood 25 Nov 2024, 1:17 p.m. 7 Jun 2022, 7:37 p.m.
Athalia circularis Athalia circularis - Athalia circularis dylan Lawrence Weston Moor and Moorgrove Wood 25 Nov 2024, 1:17 p.m. 7 Jun 2022, 7:37 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread an locally frequent throughout the UK but mainly in the South. Habitat includes: Damp to wet places such as fen meadows, marshland etc. Food plant: A variety of small herbaceous plants such as Bugle, Ground-ivy, Plantains, Speedwells etc. Length: 4 - 6 mm.

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