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Brown Apple Moth
Epiphyas
postvittana (Walker, 1863) |
Status
.....Originally an Australian species,
which was accidentally introduced into the UK in the
1930's. It is now an abundant moth, found throughout
Nottinghamshire and especially from urban areas. The
two-toned male is distinctive, but there is considerable
variation in markings and size of individuals. |
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Photographed at Market Warsop May 2014 |
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Photographed at Market Warsop October 2014 |
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Photographed at
Market Warsop September 2014 |
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Early stages |
Larva
photographed on Privet Ligustrum ovalifolium at Market Warsop
December 2022. |
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Pupa.
Photographed on Sheep's Sorrel Rumex acetosella at Market
Warsop. |
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