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Diurnea fagella - Caterpillar collage Characteristic of the caterpillars in the family Chimabachidae is the swollen third leg that is said to have a function in "drumming" on the substrate to mark a territory. Chimabachidae,Diurnea,Diurnea fagella,Lepidoptera Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Diurnea fagella - Caterpillar collage

Characteristic of the caterpillars in the family Chimabachidae is the swollen third leg that is said to have a function in "drumming" on the substrate to mark a territory.

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The March dagger moth

The March dagger moth is a moth of the subfamily Chimabachinae. It is found in Europe.

The wingspan is 19–29 mm. The moth flies in one generation from March to May depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various deciduous trees, such as birch and oak.

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