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Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Nettle-tap on Forgetmenot

Another common micro moth, the Nettle-tap (Anthophila fabriciana) photographed on Beeley Moor yesterday - new for the blog.
Anthophila fabricana Nettle-tap

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  1. Lovely image. Interesting that you found it high up on Beeley Moor. I've only seen them in the bottom of the valleys by rivers, usually on water mint flowers...

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    RR

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  2. That's a nice photo Rod, the food plant of the larva is the nettle so I guess they can be found in quite a range of habitats. There were plenty in the rough areas bordering the moor.

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    1. Nettles are great! So many good things rely on them...

      RR

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