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Marsh marigold moth - Micropterix calcella Heverleebos, Belgium.  Belgium,Geotagged,Micropterix calthella,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Marsh marigold moth - Micropterix calcella

Heverleebos, Belgium.

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''Micropterix calthella'', the marsh marigold moth, is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae. It is found in damp habitats throughout Europe and is also distributed eastwards to central Siberia. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1761 as ''Phalaena calthella''.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded May 20, 2022. Captured Jun 12, 2011 14:42 in RMQP+WC Leuven, Belgium.
  • SP550UZ
  • f/5.6
  • 10/1250s
  • ISO50
  • 9.84mm