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Drinker Moths
Scientific name: Philudoria potatoria Size: Wingspan 60 to 70mm Distribution: Found in most parts of the UK. Months seen: July and August Food: Caterpillars feed on grasses and reeds Habitat: Woodland rides and edges, meadows, parks and gardens. Special features: The drinker moth gets its name from the caterpillars habit of drinking large droplets of rainwater or dew from the grass stems on which they feed. Drinker moth caterpillars are usually seen between April and July Although the caterpillars are quite large and impressive, the moth itself is a plain brown colour with a wingspan of up to 70mm. Each forewing has a white spot in the centre and a diagonal line running from the centre of the wing out to the wing tip. The trailing edge of the wings have a scalloped pattern. Drinker moths readily come to light traps.
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