Saturday 21 June 2014

Peach Blossom

Length=16-18mm
Habitat=Woodland margins,scrub,hedgerows and gardens.
Larval Food Plant=Bramble
Flight Period=Jun-Jul

Species Description

An attractive and unmistakable moth that mostly rests with its wings spread flat. The Peach Blossom is a widespread and fairly common moth throughout England and wales. It is a lot more scarce in Scotland.
The Peach Blossom is attracted to light and at dawn and dusk can be seen resting on vegetation and on walls. 

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