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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 ...
Peppered Moth
Biston betularia
LEPIDOPTERA | Geometroidea
Geometridae (Geometrids) > Ennominae > Bistonini
Checklist ref. 70.252 (various forms)
Designation: 'macro-moth'
Status: common and widely distributed
Typical habitat: woodland, parks, hedgerows, gardens
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â a wide range of trees, shrubs and plants
Flight behaviour: flies at night, but comes to light
Flight season: May - August
Three Legged Cross (garden), East Dorset | June 21
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