Macro photo of a Drinker moth larvae: Philudoria potatoria.


This moth is fairly common in suitable habitats throughout the British Isles. Named for larval habit of drinking from water droplets on leaves. It pupates in a tough yellowish sausage shaped cocoon. The drinker moth is a common species of moth. It can be seen flying in the late summer, during July and August. Its larvae feed on coarse grasses like cocksfoot. When ready, a small papery cocoon is spun for the pupa to change into the adult the following year.


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