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2076 Kent Black Arches (Meganola albula) ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - (Nolidae / Nolinae)


Status: Nb
Notes: Nationally rare, south-eastern England, predominantly coastal. Wingspan 18-24mm. Nocturnal; mid-June to August and late September, final (partial) generation in the south only. Frequents heathland, salt-marshes, shingle beaches, san dy beaches, chalk downland and woodland clearings. Larva September to early June. Larva feeds on Dewberry, Bramble, Raspberry and Wild Strawberry.

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