44.001 BF1288 - Alucitidae - Alucita hexadactyla - Twenty-plume Moth
- Generally Common / Widespread
Taxonomy: Micro >> Alucitidae
Other Name/s: Many-plume Moth
ID Difficulty: - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: The forewing and hind wing are deeply divided into six feathery plumes, with the appearance of a dark brown cross-band at about one half. Unmistakeable.
Distribution: Generally common and well distributed throughout Derbyshire.
Flight Period: January / February / March / April / May / June / July / August / September / October / November / December / - Recorded every month.
Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Will Soar © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 14-16mm
Food Plant: Honeysuckle (Lonicera).
Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
IMAGES BELOW: Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar©
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