73.194 BF2258 The Chestnut Conistra vaccinii (Linnaeus, 1761) IR P1640870
MT02 24/25th Feb 2021 A windy mild night after an exceptional day temp today with weather from The Med. Usual set up 2 x 15w actinic Ckd at 11.30pm and after/during heavy rain in morning all gear soaked.
73.194 BF2258
The Chestnut Conistra vaccinii
(Linnaeus, 1761)
Wingspan 28-36 mm.
One of our commoner species which occurs in the winter, with moths appearing any time from September to May, especially in mild conditions, and can be found at sallow blossom in early spring.
Distributed widely over the British Isles, there are a number of variations, but all show a distinctive rounded wing shape.
The larvae feed on the foliage of a range of trees, including birch (Betula) and oak (Quercus).
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73.194 BF2258 The Chestnut Conistra vaccinii (Linnaeus, 1761) IR P1640870
MT02 24/25th Feb 2021 A windy mild night after an exceptional day temp today with weather from The Med. Usual set up 2 x 15w actinic Ckd at 11.30pm and after/during heavy rain in morning all gear soaked.
73.194 BF2258
The Chestnut Conistra vaccinii
(Linnaeus, 1761)
Wingspan 28-36 mm.
One of our commoner species which occurs in the winter, with moths appearing any time from September to May, especially in mild conditions, and can be found at sallow blossom in early spring.
Distributed widely over the British Isles, there are a number of variations, but all show a distinctive rounded wing shape.
The larvae feed on the foliage of a range of trees, including birch (Betula) and oak (Quercus).
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