Nematopogon magna
Nematopogon magna is a moth of the Adelidae family. It is found in Ireland, Great Britain, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Fennoscandia, the Baltic region and northern Russia.[1]
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The wingspan is 17–18 mm.[2] The mid brown (darker than other Nematopogon) forewing is reticulated. External image
A moorland and wooded heathland species especially around Vaccinium myrtillus. The larvae feed on dead leaves. They live within a movable case.
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- Bestimmungshilfe für die in Europa nachgewiesenen Schmetterlingsarten
- Images representing Nematopogon magna at Consortium for the Barcode of Life
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