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Safari Tip:
You can find out what type of moths are living in your area with the help
of a humane moth trap - click here
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Latin name: Cucullia verbasci
Size: Wingspan approximately 48mm.
Distribution: Found throughout most of England and parts of Wales.
Months seen: April and May.
Habitat: Gardens, meadows, waste ground woodland edges and commons.
Food: The caterpillars feed on mullein, buddleia and figwort.
Special features:
The adult mullein moths are dark brown at the leading edges of the wings -
fading to a cream colour at the trailing edges.
The trailing edges of the wings are deeply serrated. These moths are easily attracted to lights at night.
 The mullein moth gets its name from the caterpillars
which can usually be found feeding on the mullein plant in June and July.
The
caterpillars advertise themselves with bright colours, warning any predators not
to eat them because they taste bad.
UK Safari Moth Section
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