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TQ4692 08/04/2026 ©Raymond Small
Many-plumed Moth
Alucita hexadactyla
This species is the only representative of the family Alucitidae found in Britain. It typically flies from March to September in gardens and woodlands. Honeysuckle serves as its larvae foodplant. Each wing is divided into six plumes, making the traditional name of 'Twenty-plume Moth' somewhat misleading.


