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72.022 (BF2063)

Muslin Moth   

Diaphora mendica
Adult: 3
Resident. Rare.

Identification

Broad forewing with variable pattern of black spots. Male dark greyish brown, female whitish.

Recording Method

Attracted to light. Male nocturnal and readily comes to light Female active by day.

Life cycle

One generation. Overwinters as a pupa. Larvae are present mid June to early September.

Larval foodplants

Many herbaceous plants, including docks, plantains and Red Dead-nettle.

Habitat

Many open habitats including open woodland, sand dunes, gardens and hedgerows.

History

 

1 record(s) from 1 hectad(s) in D&G

VC74 VC73 VC72
Last recorded 2019

 UK Moths website - further information on species (with photos)

 East Scotland Butterfly Conservation website - national distribution maps and phenology

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