Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Focusing on insects, arachnids and other small nature subjects from East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Rosy Footman
Miltochrista miniata
LEPIDOPTERA | Noctuoidea
Erebidae (Snouts, Marbleds, Tussocks, Tigers, Footman Moths ...) > Arctiinae > Lithosiini (Lichen Moths)
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Checklist ref.              72.035
Designation:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 'macro-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 Â fairly common in most southern and central areas
Typical habitat:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â broadleaved woodland
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â lichens on trees
Flight behaviour:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â flies just before dusk, but sometimes found resting during the day
Flight season:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â June - August
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Three Legged Cross (garden), East Dorset | July 24
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Three Legged Cross (garden), East Dorset | July 24
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Three Legged Cross (garden), East Dorset | July 24
