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Micropterix calthella

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5     *     Micropterix calthella


Widespread, abundant
Wingspan: 7-10mm

Flight time: Day-flying, May-June
Habitat:

Larvae feed on the pollen of a range of herbaceous plants and grasses



Micropterix calthella


Micropterix calthella

Micropterix calthella
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. May 2011

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