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 ...
Small Magpie
Anania hortulata
LEPIDOPTERA | Pyraloidea
Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths) > Pyraustinae
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Checklist ref.              63.025
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 across central and southern counties, less so further north
Typical habitat:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â varied including gardens, hedgerows, waste ground
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â primarily within rolled, spun leaves of Common Nettle
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 - August
Note: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 Â Â listed as a recognised day-flying (DF) species
Three Legged Cross (garden), East Dorset | May 22
