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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 ...
Thatch Pearl
Sclerocona acutellus
LEPIDOPTERA | Pyraloidea
Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths) > Pyraustinae
Checklist ref. 63.026
Designation: 'micro-moth'
Status: migrant/adventive, probably imported in reeds
Typical habitat: -
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â within the stems of reeds
Flight behaviour: comes to light
Flight season: June - August
Three Legged Cross (house wall), East Dorset | June 21
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