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Nun moth

Lymantria monacha

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Field Notes

Description:

The nun moth, also known as Black arches, is a small moth, about 4 cm in length. The male (pictured here) is predominantly white with brown to dark attractive pattern.

Habitat:

Found in oak coastal forest in Brittany, France - actually, it came into our bungalow attracted by light.

Notes:

Many thanks to Ornithoptera80 for help in IDying this species.

Species ID Suggestions

Nun moth

Lymantria monacha

Comments (1)

Great shot of the antennae Zatan. Thanks for sharing.

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