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Rosy Footman Moth Caterpillar / Gusjenica

Miltochrista miniata

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

The wingspan is 23 – 27 mm. The moth flies from June to September depending on the location. The caterpillars feed on Lichen.

Habitat:

It is found in the temperate parts of the Palearctic ecozone.

Species ID Suggestions

Rosy Footman

Miltochrista miniata

Reference Link
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Comments (3)
injica
Yes it is, I didn't immediately realized it from your link, but I have found some info about the way its hair grow, and yes it that one ;) Tnx http://catocala.narod.ru/arc02g.html and ftp://ftp.funet.fi/index/Tree_of_life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/noctuoidea/lymantriidae/orgyia/antiqua-6l.jpg
injica
Thank you, I will check it ;)
bayucca
Please, verify!! I am not sure, the hairdo might be fery variable!

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PublishedMay 8, 2013

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