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 ...
Snout
Hypena proboscidalis
LEPIDOPTERA | Noctuoidea
Erebidae (Snouts, Marbleds, Tussocks, Tigers, Footman Moths ...) > Hypeninae (Snout Moths)
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Checklist ref.              72.003
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 common and widely distributed
Typical habitat:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â woodland margins, hedgerows, gardens - anywhere with nettles
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Common Nettle
Flight behaviour:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â flies at dusk, but easily disturbed by day
Flight season:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â June - August, August - October
Stonedown Wood, Cranborne Chase, East Dorset | Sept.22
