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Knot Grass Moth
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Latin name: Acronicta rumicis
Size: Adult moth has a wingspan of approx 40mm. The caterpillars grow to about 40mm
long
Distribution: Found throughout the UK (less frequently in Scotland)
Months seen: Adult moths from May to July. Caterpillars from June to
September
Habitat: Meadows, gardens and hedgerows
Food: Caterpillars feed heather, mint, bramble, hawthorn and plantain
Special features: Knot Grass caterpillars are mainly black with a row of red and yellow dashes on each side of the body.
There is a row of white patches along the back, and tufts of short orange-yellow
hairs.
UK Safari Caterpillar Section
UK Safari Moth Section
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