Moth
Dichomeris ligulella
The adult is a very small, narrow-winged moth found around vegetation where its larvae can develop. It is mostly active in dim light or at night, resting by day with muted wings that blend into stems, bark, or dry leaves. Adults sip small amounts of nectar or moisture when available, but their main activity is finding mates and suitable egg-laying sites. A notable feature is its delicate scaled wings, which can shed fine dust when handled or caught.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Moth