73.033 Figure of Eight

Diloba caeruleocephala

Figure of Eight moth

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The adult moths have a characteristic '8' marking on the forewing and usually fly from September until November. Larval foodplants include blackthorn, hawthorn, plum, cherry and crab apple.

Figure of Eight moth

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