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Latin name: Adscita statices
Size: Approximately 26mms
Distribution: Found in many parts of the U.K.
Months seen: May to July. The caterpillars can sometimes be found in May
when they are fully grown.
Food: Nectar. The caterpillars feed on sorrel.
Habitat: Woods, parks and damp meadows.
Special features: A beautiful day-flying moth with irridescent
yellow/green wing scales.
The caterpillars are pale green or yellow with a dark stripe down the centre of
the back and some fine white hairs down their back.
The moths can often be found feeding on meadow flowers such as Ragged robin and
Clover.
UK Safari Moth Section
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