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Eupithecia centaureata

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8th July 2014, marshes by the sea, Southport. Photo: © RWD
On Parsley Water-dropwort



The large dark splodge on each forewing together with smaller black round-bractet is highly indicative of this moth. When the insect is resting it could easily be mistaken for a bird dropping. Has many habitats in open land. Is not fussy and can be found on a wide range of herbaceous plants. 20-24mm across when opened.


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Lime-speck Pug

MOTH

Eupithecia centaureata

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