Habitat=Hedgerows,Rough grassland and Gardens.
Larval Food plant=Common Nettle and Woundworts.
Flight period=Jun-Jul
Species Description
The Small Magpie is a fairly pretty and distinctive Moth. Like most moths it rests with its wings flat.
This moth is a widespread species and is very common. It is mainly found in south and central Britain.
It prefers to live in lowland areas where it's larval plant is commonly found. The small Magpie is attracted to light so it often gets caught in moth-traps. It tends to rest on walls and fences. It can also be found in nettle patches
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