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 ...
Common Nettle-tap
Anthophila fabriciana
LEPIDOPTERA | Choreutoidea
Choreutidae (Metalmark Moths) > Choreutinae
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Checklist ref.              48.001
Designation:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 'micro-moth'
Status:                        very common and widely distributed               Â
Typical habitat:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â woodland margins, hedgerows, gardens - anywhere with nettles
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â primarily nettles
Flight behaviour:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â flies in sunshine
Flight season:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â April - October
Note:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â listed as a recognised day-flying (DF) species
Sovell Down, East Dorset | May 22
Cashmoor Down, East Dorset | May 22
Moors Valley CP, Ashley Heath, East Dorset | May 22
