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Sweet Gale Moth - Acronicta euphorbiaea


Sweet Gale Moth - Acronicta euphorbiaea
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Copyright: Harm Alberts (Harm-digitaal) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 108 W: 7 N: 1841] (6997)
Genre: Animals
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2009-05-15
Catégories: Insects
Appareil photographique: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L USM Macro
Exposition: f/10.0, 1/250 secondes
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2009-10-07 4:22
Vue: 175
Points: 2
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe [Néerlandais]
Acronicta euphorbiaea(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) / Sweet Gale Moth / Wolfsmelkuil / Wolfsmilch-Rindeneule / Noctuelle de l'euphorbe.

Wingspan 32-40 mm.

Occurring locally on moorland in northern and central Scotland and in western Ireland, the adults can be found in the daytime resting on boulders and fenceposts.

The female is slightly larger than the male and has darker hindwings.

The flight period is from May to June, but in Ireland there is a second brood in July and August.

The larvae feed on moorland plants such as heather (Calluna vulgaris) and bog-myrtle (Myrica gale).
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  • meyerd Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 518 W: 68 N: 1688] (5336)
  • [2009-10-07 23:41]

Hi Harm,
you are always good for entomological surprises. This Acronicta euphorbiea is no exception. Of course the moth is just sitting and resting but I don't think there is any other way to present night active moths. Still, a rare sight. Thanks for presenting the species.
Best regards
Dietrich

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