Magpie moth — size comparison

The magpie moth is pale with many black spots and yellow-orange wing areas. It inhabits wetter forests and some parks and gardens. Adults eat nectar. Caterpilla

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Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Magpie moth

Abraxas grossulariata

40 mmAdult individual · płeć nieokreślona
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydełMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Magpie mothWingspan40 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Magpie moth — size comparison — facts and sources

The magpie moth is pale with many black spots and yellow-orange wing areas. It inhabits wetter forests and some parks and gardens.

Adults eat nectar. Caterpillars chiefly feed at night on shrubs and trees including gooseberries, currants, hawthorn, blackthorn and hazel. Caterpillars overwinter; adults occur in summer.

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