The Streamer Anticlea derivata
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The Streamer Anticlea derivata

70.067 BF1747

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Wingspan 30-34 mm.

Occupying woodland edges, hedgerows and similar bushy places, this species can be found quite early in the season, flying in April and May.

It is fairly common over much of Britain, though commoner in the south.

The larvae feed on the leaves and flowers of dog-rose (Rosa canina).


Flight period

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