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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 ...
Poplar Grey
Subacronicta megacephala
LEPIDOPTERA | Noctuoidea
Noctuidae (Noctuids) > Acronictinae
Checklist ref. 73.046
Designation: 'macro-moth'
Status: common and widespread across England and Wales
Typical habitat: woods, parks, gardens
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Poplars, Aspen and some willows
Flight behaviour: flies at night, but comes to light
Flight season: May - August
Note: listed as a recognised day-flying (DF) species
Three Legged Cross (garden), East Dorset | June 21
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