44.001 BF1288 – Alucitidae – Alucita hexadactyla
Alucitidae – Alucita hexadactyla – Twenty-plume Moth
STATUS – Generally common and well distributed throughout Derbyshire.
ID POINTERS – The forewing and hind wing are deeply divided into six feathery plumes, with the appearance of a dark brown cross-band at about one half. Unmistakeable.
FLIGHT PERIOD – Recorded every month
IMAGES – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Will Soar©
