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The Coronet

Craniophora ligustri

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Field Notes

Description:

It's about 3 cm. The wingspan is 30–35 mm. The moth flies from April to September depending on the location.
The caterpillars feed on Fraxinus excelsior, Common Lilac and Ligustrum vulgare.

Habitat:

It is found in Europe, through Northern Asia to Japan.

Reference Links:

Craniophora ligustri, Craniophora ligustri (www.pieris.ch © Heiner Ziegler)

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The Coronet

Craniophora ligustri

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