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The Small Angle Shades (''Euplexia lucipara'') is a Moth of the family Noctuidae . it is distributed throughout Europe . As the common name suggests, this species is closely related to the Angle Shades (''Phlogophora meticulosa'') and is considerably smaller ( Wingspan 30-35 mm) but it does not especially resemble that species. The forewings are dark brown with a broad pale subterminal band, wider and paler towards the Costa . The hindwings are whitish at the base, graduating to brown at the margins. This species flies at night in June and July with a second generation sometimes emerging in September . It is attracted to light and sugar. The Larva often feeds on Fern s and the species is usually associated with these plants but it has been recorded feeding on a range of other plants (see list below). The species overwinters as a Pupa . |
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