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Clover Hay-worm Moth, Gold Triangle

Hypsopygia costalis

Taken on 30th August 2008, Lincoln UK. Adults fly at night in July and August.

by wallaby1 Oct 16, 2008 12:08 AM

Wingspan 16-23mm, they have two resting postures, one with wings spread and tail pointing out, the other as a 'triangle'

by wallaby1 Oct 16, 2008 12:11 AM

On 27th July 2008, in the 'triangular' resting position.

by wallaby1 Oct 16, 2008 12:14 AM

The face. Larvae feed on dried vegetable matter, such as haystacks and thatch.

by wallaby1 Oct 16, 2008 12:17 AM

Side view. They are fairly common in the southern half of Britain in gardens, woodland and farmland. Info ukmoths.

by wallaby1 Oct 16, 2008 12:19 AM

by LadyAshleyR Oct 24, 2009 7:43 PM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Pyralidae

Genus

Hypsopygia

Species

costalis

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