Dark bordered beauty moth  (Epione vespertaria)

Authentication

Information authenticated by Roy Leverton.

Glossary

  • Single-brooded: (Also known as 'univoltine'). Insect life cycle that takes 12 months to be complete, and involves a single generation. The egg, larva, pupa or adult over winters as a dormant stage.

References

  1. Skinner, B. (1984) Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles. Viking Press, London.
  2. UK BAP Species Action Plan (December 2001): http://www.ukbap.org.uk/
  3. South, R. (1961) The moths of the British Isles. Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London.
  4. Waring, P. (2001) Wildlife Reports. British Wildlife13: 129.
  5. UK Moths (December 2001): http://www.ukmoths.force9.co.uk/
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