Noctuidae
Xyleninae (Cuculliinae)
ABH 73.202
Found in the southern half of England and in Wales, scarce in Ireland Wingspan: 32-38mm Season: September-November, overwintering then February-May Habitat: Broadleaved woodlands and parks where Oaks are present Larval food plant: Oak. The larvae also have cannabalistic tendencies Similar: Blair's Shoulder-knot |
Grey Shoulder-knot, Lithophane ornitopus
Lytchett heath, Dorset. January 2014