Somerset Moths

    Anthophila fabriciana

    Common Nettle-tap

    ChoreutidaeABH 48.001 B&F 385

    Widespread and common everywhere.  Occasional at light but far more commonly observed as a day-flyer around nettles.

    Adult Verification Grade: 1

    External Links:LepiforumUK MothsNorfolk MothsSuffolk MothsKent MothsHants Moths

    Common Nettle-tap (Anthophila fabriciana) photographed in Somerset by John Bebbington
    Common Nettle-tap (Anthophila fabriciana) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Common Nettle-tap (Anthophila fabriciana) photographed in Somerset by Paul Wilkins
    Common Nettle-tap (Anthophila fabriciana) photographed in Somerset by Jenny Vickers
    Common Nettle-tap (Anthophila fabriciana) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Common Nettle-tap (Anthophila fabriciana) photographed in Somerset by Paul Wilkins
    Common Nettle-tap (Anthophila fabriciana) photographed in Somerset by Christopher Iles
    Common Nettle-tap (Anthophila fabriciana) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Common Nettle-tap (Anthophila fabriciana) photographed in Somerset by Paul Wilkins