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Moth

DateSat 2014-04-12

A small grey moth, probably Perittia obscurepunctella (Lepidoptera: Elachistidae).  The adults of this species fly in April and May, and the larvae mine the leaves of honesuckle (Lonicera sp).

Specimen taken in Whiteknights Park, Reading, UK, on 2014-04-11

AuthorTristram Brelstaff | CommentPost a Comment |
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