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Incurvaria masculella

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Incurvaria masculella
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I. masculella
Binomial name
Incurvaria masculella

The Feathered Diamond-back (Incurvaria masculella) is a moth of the family Incurvariidae. It is found in Europe.

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Illustration from John Curtis's British Entomology Volume 6

The wingspan is 12-16 mm. The moth flies from April to June depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Oak, Sweet Chestnut, Corylus avellana, Tilia, Carpinus betulus, Rose, Vaccinium and Crataegus.

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