161 Leopard Moth (Zeuzera pyrina)

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Family Cossidae : Zeuzerinae

Wingspan 45 - 60 mm.

Flight period Adults fly during June and July feeding on the wood of a variety of deciduous trees.

Descripttion

Adults fly during June / July the larvae feeding on the wood of a variety of deciduous trees.

Whilst nocturnal in habits, adults can sometimes be found resting conspicuously in the daytime

 

  Zeuzera.pyrina

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