Agriphila geniculea

Agriphila geniculea

Description

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Agriphila geniculea
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Agriphila geniculea is a species of Crambid snout moth, found in Europe and parts of North Africa.

It can be identified by its two strongly elbowed cross lines that point towards the tail tip. The wingspan of Agriphila geniculea ranges between 20 to 26mm, and it flies from July to October in the UK.

The larvae of Agriphila geniculea feed on various grasses, preferring short fine grass species like Sheep's Fescue.

Tags / Keywords:
  • Biota
  • Life
  • Vitae
  • Eukaryota
  • Animalia
  • Animals
  • Arthropoda
  • Arthropods
  • Insecta
  • Insects
  • Lepidoptera
  • Moths
  • Crambidae
  • Grass moths
  • Crambid Snout moths
  • Agriphila
  • Agriphila geniculea

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Market Harborough
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Leicestershire
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United Kingdom
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Europe
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Canon EOS 450D
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65mm
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Canon MP-E 65mm F2.8 1-5x Macro
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Canon MT-24EX Macro Twin Flash with home-made concave diffusers

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