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Safari Tip:
Need help identifying moths? Try this fully illustrated book "Moths
of the British Isles", available at Amazon.co.uk - click
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Latin name: Callistege mi
Size: Wingspan approximately 35mms.
Distribution: Found in most parts of the U.K.
Months seen: May to July
Food: Nectar. The caterpillars eat clovers, grasses and reeds
Habitat: Meadows, wasteground and woodland rides
Special features: A day-flying moth. Gets its name from the pattern on
its wings which is thought to resemble the legendary Yorkshire witch.
The caterpillars are normally seen between June and September. They are pale
brown with a cream coloured stripe along each side.
UK Safari Moth Section
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