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Latin name: Micropterix calthella
Size: Wingspan approximately 8 - 10mm.
Distribution: Found throughout most of the UK.
Months seen: May and June.
Habitat: Gardens, meadows, fields and woodland rides.
Food: Pollen.
Special features: Micropterix calthella is a tiny moth with metallic bronze coloured wings.
They fly by day and are often seen in large groups on spring flowers in May and June.
 Like other Micropterix species, it has a tuft of hairs on the head.
This one looks as if it has a Mohican style haircut.
UK Safari Moth Section
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