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The Passenger Moth

Dysgonia algira

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

The wingspan is 40-46 mm. The moth flies from May to August depending on the location. The larvae feed on Rubus and Willow.

Habitat:

It is found in Europe (but primarily in Southern Europe), North Africa and the Near East.

Notes:

Related spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/27626056

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Dysgonia algira

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The Passenger

Dysgonia algira

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Comments (3)
injica
Thank you bayucca, I have seen it for the first time ;)
Jopy
pravi tropski ;)

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PublishedJune 2, 2013

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