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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 ...
Orange-spot Piercer
Pammene aurana
LEPIDOPTERA | Tortricoidea
Tortricidae (Tortricid Leafroller Moths) > Olethreutinae > Grapholitini
Checklist ref. 49.379
Designation: 'micro-moth'
Status: common and widespread across England and Wales, local in Scotland
Typical habitat: open woodland, hedgerows, grassland
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â in spun seeds of Hogweed
Flight behaviour: flies in sunshine and to light
Flight season: May - August
Cashmoor Down, East Dorset | June 21
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