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Amblyptilia acanthadactyla
The wingspan is 17–23 millimetres (0.67–0.91 in). The moth flies nearly year round. The larvae feed on various low growing plants.
Amblyptilia acanthadactyla is a moth of the family Pterophoroidea that can be found in Europe. It is also known from Iran[1] and Georgia.
spotted in my house
These are awesome! i spotted one a few days ago. Was able to release it through the rip in the wire mesh.
@ThanksLisa for the id
@thanks Dhobern for the precision on the id,i have some more pic so i'll make another spotting with the 4 pic :)
dhobern, Please could you check the Id on this ?Thanks in advance!
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/129...
Three of these photos are of a plume moth in the genus Amblyptilia, probably Amblyptilia acanthadactyla, although there may be other possible species in Portugal.
The fourth photo is almost certainly of Emmelina monodactyla, although it may be another Emmelina species.
Lat: 41.55, Long: -8.42
Spotted on Aug 3, 2012
Submitted on Aug 5, 2012
