Lunar Underwing, Omphaloscelis lunosa Noctuidae     Xyleninae (Acronictinae)

ABH 73.193
B&F 2270   *   Omphaloscelis lunosa   *   Lunar Underwing


Common
Wingspan: 32-38mm. Very variable with light and dark forms

Flight time: August-October
Habitat: Grasslands; parks, gardens, downland and damp pastures
Larvae feed on grasses including Yorkshire Fog and Annual Meadow-grass

Similar: Beaded Chestnut. Grey hindwing


Lunar Underwing, Omphaloscelis lunosa


Lunar Underwing, Omphaloscelis lunosa


Lunar Underwing, Omphaloscelis lunosa
Lunar Underwing, Omphaloscelis lunosa
Parkstone, Dorset. September 2011

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