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Small Ranunculus

Hecatera dysodea

About

A subtly attractive moth with pale grey-green wings marked with intricate darker patterns. It was once rare in Britain but has expanded its range northward in recent decades.

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Did You Know?

It is one of few moths whose caterpillars feed on cultivated lettuce, making it an occasional garden pest.