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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 ...
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Aristotelia ericinella
LEPIDOPTERA | Gelechioidea
Gelechiidae (Twirler Moths) > Anomologinae
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Checklist ref.              35.050
Designation:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 'micro-moth'
Status:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â local across England and Wales where suitable habitat occurs
Typical habitat:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â heathland, moorland
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â leaves of heather
Flight behaviour:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â flies in the afternoon and evening, and to light
Flight season:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â July - August
Slepe Heath, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset | Aug.22
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