Simyra albovenosa REED DAGGER

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Noctuidae. First named by Goeze in 1781

Colour: Forewings whitish ochreous, sometimes sprinkled with dark fuscous; black dorsal streaks. Hindwings white.

Size: Wingspan 32-40 mm

Comments & Applications:  A scarce and local species confined to parts of East Anglia and the south coast, inhabiting reed beds and fenland. Seldom offered for sale, a connoisseur species.

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

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