Pterodroma
02-Jun-10, 19:46
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Brown Silver-line is one of the few moths whose larvae feed exclusively on bracken. It is on the wing in May and June and is probably present in any reasonably sized stand of bracken. It comes to light but can also be disturbed during the day. It over winters as a pupa underground.
Brown Silver-line is one of the few moths whose larvae feed exclusively on bracken. It is on the wing in May and June and is probably present in any reasonably sized stand of bracken. It comes to light but can also be disturbed during the day. It over winters as a pupa underground.