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Rose Plume Moth

Cnaemidophorus rhododactyla

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

The moths are orange brown and reach a wingspan of 18 - 26 mm. The larvae feed on various species of roses, including the dog rose ( Rosa canina ), the burnet rose ( Rosa spinosissima ), Rosa rugosa and other kinds of roses, among which are also cultured species.

Habitat:

It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, except for Greenland, South-East Asia and most of North Africa.

Reference Links:

Cnaemidophorus rhododactyla, Cnaemidophorus rhododactyla – Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Rose Plume Moth

cnaemidophorus rhododactyla
turtlesandtombstones
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injica
Tnx turtlesandtombstones ;)

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PublishedJune 14, 2013

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