49.039 Light Brown Apple Moth

Epiphyas postvittana

Light Brown Apple Moth
Epiphyas postvittana

TQ4792 14/01/2025 ©Raymond Small

This species was accidentally introduced into Britain from Australia during the 1930s. It is now very common in this country. Females are larger than males of this very variable species. Males are normally distinguished by an abrupt colour division on the forewing.

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