Habitat
- Heathlands, moorlands
13-17 mm
Regional distr. - legend
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
ČeskyMakadlovka vřesová 
EnglishLong-horned flat-back EnglishSix-spot Groundling 
NederlandsBrede zesvlekpalpmot 
SlovenčinaPsota vresová 
SvenskaFlickstävmal
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Empetraceae Empetrum nigrum Crowberry Ericaceae Calluna vulgaris Heather Ericaceae Erica cinerea Bell Heather Ericaceae Vaccinium myrtillus Bilberry Ericaceae Vaccinium vitis-idaea Cowberry
- Synonyms and other combinations
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Latin name Author Tinea virgella Fabricius, 1794
- Links
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Language Website Authors Butterflies and Moths of North America 
Lepiforum e. V. Lepiforum e. V. Moths and butterflies of Sweden Magnus Unger Plants parasites of Europe Willem N. Ellis Svenska fjärilar Bert Gustafsson UK Moths Ian Kimber
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