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 ...
Rush Veneer
Nomophila noctuella
LEPIDOPTERA | Pyraloidea
Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths) > Spilomelinae
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Checklist ref.              63.052
Designation:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 'micro-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 common and widespread migrant, most frequent in the south
Typical habitat:            quite varied, but often heath and coastal locations   Â
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â varied, but mainly on Greater Plantain and White Clover
Flight behaviour:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â comes to light, but easily disturbed by day
Flight season:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â May - September
Holt Heath - White Sheets, East Dorset | Aug.22
Strodgemoor Bottom, New Forest | Aug.22
Strodgemoor Bottom, New Forest | Aug.22
