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Dot moth

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description Dot moth Overview

The dot moth, Melanchra persicariae, is a noctuid moth of the Palearctic, with adults recognized by dark forewings marked with a large white stigma or dot. The wingspan is about 37-40 mm, and adults fly mainly in July and August in the British Isles, visiting light traps in gardens, waste ground, and roadside verges. The larvae feed on a wide range of garden and wild plants. [UKMoths species account](https://www.ukmoths.org.uk/species/melanchra-persicariae/adult-2/)

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Dot moth scores 4.32/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Moth category.

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