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2230 Feathered Brindle Aporophyla australis

(Humphreys & Westwood, 1843)

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Feathered Brindle  Aporophyla australis (Adult)

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Rye Harbour NR, E. Sussex

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Rye Harbour NR, E. Sussex

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2230 Feathered Brindle Aporophyla australis

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2230 Feathered Brindle Aporophyla australis

(Humphreys & Westwood, 1843)

Wingspan 36-42 mm.

Occurring sporadically along the southern coastline of England from Suffolk to Cornwall, and also south Wales, the species inhabits a range of coastal habitats such as sandhills and shingle beaches.

Flying from August to October, the moths can be attracted to both sugar and light.

The caterpillars overwinter, feeding on a number of low plants such as sea-campion (Silene maritima) and grasses.

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