Abrostola tripartita THE SPECTICLE

£2.45

The Spectacle Moth

Sex: Male or FM

Location: England

Quality: A- (average) minor flight wear, antenna complete

Format: SET, spread wings mounted on pin

Availability: Out of stock SKU: WB6211

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Noctuidae. First named by Hufnagel in 1766.

Colour: Extremely variable colouration. Forewing varies from chestnut brown to dark brown with distinct square spot. Hind wings paler cream-white to brown.

Size: Wingspan 27-30 mm

Comments & Applications:  A common and widespread species. This moth derives its English name from the raised tufts of scales on the thorax, which resembles a pair of spectacles when viewed from the front.

Ideal if you are building a reference collection. Useful in other applications including education, film, media, artistry and interior design, domes, frames.

Format: Supplied SET, wings spread, mounted on a pin, cabinet ready with locational data

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