early moth

Roger C. KENDRICK kendrick at hkusua.hku.hk
Wed Feb 25 04:07:02 EST 1998


Daniel & Monica Glaeske wrote:
>
> Fellow leps-l'ers,
>
> Two days ago I saw a moth fluttering ......
>
> Anyways, does anyone know if this critter hibernates or pupates over the
winter.


In the U.K., Alucita hexadactyla overwinters as an adult and is
regularly seen on mild evenings throughout November through March, often
coming indoors.

regards,

Roger.
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