Twenty-plume Moth (Alucita hexadactyla, Linnaeus, 1758)

General Information
This species is the only UK member of its family. Despite its common name, each wing is actually separated into 6 plumes.

Wingspan: 14-16 mm.
Foodplant(s): honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.)
Flying: All year
National status: Common

Habitat

Gardens and woodland.

Regional Information

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44.001 (BF1288) Twenty-plume Moth Alucita hexadactyla, Linnaeus, 1758

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