Bug Pictures: (Chrysoteuchia culmella) by wallaby1

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Chrysoteuchia culmella

Taken on 28thJuly 2008 at approx. 2am! Lincoln UK. Wingspan 20mm, this is one of the commonest 'grass moths', flying in June and July.

by wallaby1 Oct 3, 2008 11:22 PM

Easily recognised by the angled lines near the wing bottoms.

by wallaby1 Oct 3, 2008 11:24 PM

The snout is almost like a beak.

by wallaby1 Oct 3, 2008 11:26 PM

On 24th July 2008, a fresh looking specimen showing well the metallic gold tint, and gold edging above the fringe.

by wallaby1 Oct 3, 2008 11:30 PM

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Order

Lepidoptera

Family

Crambidae

Genus

Chrysoteuchia

Species

culmella

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