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The Drinker

Euthrix potatoria

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55.6514, 12.1978

Field Notes

Description:

With wingspan of 45-65 mm females are yellow and males brown. In this case it's a female. They fly from July to August depending on the country.

Habitat:

Backyard close to agricultural and semi-rural open fields and small woodland patches.

Notes:

This species gets its English (and Latin) name from the habits of the caterpillar which is supposed to have a liking for drops of dew.

Species ID Suggestions

The Drinker

Euthrix potatoria

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