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Early Thorn - Selenia dentaria Wingspan 30-40mm. A well-marked and subtly attractive moth that rests with its wings folded above body. Adult has angular, jagged margins to wings. The undersides of the wings (that seen at rest) are orange-brown with purplish-grey marbling and dark cross lines. Flies August-September. Larva feeds on deciduous trees and shrubs. Widespread and common.
- Copyright
- PAUL STERRY/Nature Photographers Ltd
- Image Size
- 3543x2358 / 3.5MB
- www.naturephotographers.co.uk
- Contained in galleries
- MOTHS

