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Figure of Eight Moth

Diloba caeruleocephala

About

Named for the figure-of-eight marking on its grey forewing, this autumn-flying moth is often found at ivy blossom. Its caterpillar is blue-grey with yellow stripes.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the few moths that flies and breeds in late autumn when most species have already ended their season.