Long-legged Tabby

Synaphe punctalis · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Pyralidae

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Long-legged Tabby
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The long-legged tabby moth has a wingspan of about 22 to 27 mm. It belongs to the Pyralidae family and was first described by Fabricius in 1775. It lives in Europe, where its caterpillars feed on mosses, and the adults fly from June to August, attracted to light.

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Size

The wingspan ranges from 22 to 27 mm.

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Where it lives

It is found throughout Europe.

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What it eats

Caterpillars feed on mosses.

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Life cycle

Adults fly in a single generation from June to August and are attracted to light.

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When you see it

The moth is active from June through August.

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Where it comes from

Its native range is Europe.

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Same family (Pyralidae)

Indian-Meal MothIndian-Meal MothPlodia interpunctellaCan damage your homeGreater Wax MothGreater Wax MothGalleria mellonellaMediterranean Flour MothMediterranean Flour MothEphestia kuehniellaCan damage your homeMeal mothMeal mothPyralis farinalisDamages trees, gardens or cropsBee MothBee MothAphomia sociellaNuisance, not dangerousYellow-fringed Dolichomia MothYellow-fringed Dolichomia MothHypsopygia olinalis

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synaphe_punctalis

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