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Common Heath

H⁠ypomecis atomaria

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

The moth has a 30 mm wingspan. The colour is variable ranging from yellow brown to dark brown. The appearance is mottled with bands and spots. This male has a comb-like antennae.

Habitat:

Moorland inside forest.

Notes:

Norwegian name: Lyngmåler

Reference Links:

Common Heath (Ematurga atomaria) · iNaturalist

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