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Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Taking a close look at insects and other small species that can be found in and around East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Box-tree Moth
Cydalima perspectalis
LEPIDOPTERA | Pyraloidea
Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths) > Spilomelinae
Checklist ref. 63.054
Designation: 'micro-moth'
Status: adventive, an Asian species first recorded in Britain in 2008
Typical habitat: gardens, ornamental parks
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â leaves of Box
Flight behaviour: comes to light
Flight season: June - August, September - November
Three Legged Cross (bathroom), East Dorset | July 21
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