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Erebidae (Snouts, Marbleds, Tussocks, Tigers, Footman Moths ...) > Erebinae > Euclidiini

Checklist ref. 72.084

Designation: 'macro-moth'

Status: common and widely distributed

Typical habitat: open meadows, downs, heaths

Larval foodplant:           mainly clovers, Common Bird's-foot Trefoil, Black Medick and Lucerne

Flight behaviour: flies in sunshine, easily disturbed when at rest during the day

Flight season: May - July

Note: listed as a recognised day-flying (DF) species